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MBZ 3896

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,739 mi
Last recorded58,739 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 3896
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 58,739 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 52,407 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 45,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 38,695 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 38,695 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 29,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

handbrake efficiency just in limit 17%

Pass 14 Feb 2015 21,213 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 18,025 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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MBZ 3896 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 3896, 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 3896 registered?

MBZ 3896 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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The MOT history for MBZ 3896 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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