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M888 ALC

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

207,306 mi
Last recorded207,306 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 ALC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 207,306 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 207,150 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and Offside, foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 191,686 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside, foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 171,020 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 166,159 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 166,115 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 149,638 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 148,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 122,851 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 100,723 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 80,052 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 56,550 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 30,979 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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M888 ALC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M888 ALC, 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 M888 ALC registered?

M888 ALC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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The MOT history for M888 ALC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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