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MBZ 13

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

26,179 mi
Last recorded26,179 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 13
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 26,179 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 24,840 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 23,409 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 21,589 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 20,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 20,143 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords spliting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 18,840 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 17,572 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 16,596 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 15,284 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 14,493 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 13,084 miles

no dip stick for oil temp on smoke

plastic covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2014 11,264 miles

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

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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MBZ 13 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MBZ 13, 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 MBZ 13 registered?

MBZ 13 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 July 2011.

Is MBZ 13 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBZ 13 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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