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LD05 WVT

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,535 mi
Last recorded77,535 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 WVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 77,535 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 75,562 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 70,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 70,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 65,407 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 61,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 61,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 56,756 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 56,756 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 May 2019 52,745 miles

Nearside Rear door and wheel arch damaged

Pass 5 May 2018 48,975 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 43,460 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 36,446 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 31,263 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 23,623 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?

Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,663
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
35,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,450
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,682
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2,819
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,595
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 2,284
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LD05 WVT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 68,182 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD05 WVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cls typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD05 WVT registered?

LD05 WVT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 4 May 2011.

Is LD05 WVT safe to buy?

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