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LS61 ZYC

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,399 mi
Last recorded151,399 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 ZYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 151,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVICE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strong advice (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 151,334 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVICE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strong advice (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 139,877 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield damaged and loose but not likely to fall

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 133,015 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 133,011 miles

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

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 125,109 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 124,998 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2020 118,941 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Pass 12 Apr 2019 89,293 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 64,997 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 57,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 49,806 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2015 38,911 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 25,951 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 25,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LS61 ZYC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LS61 ZYC, 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.

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What year was LS61 ZYC registered?

LS61 ZYC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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