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N4 KYV

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,293 mi
Last recorded108,293 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 KYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 108,293 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 108,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2026 107,590 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 102,676 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 99,842 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 97,615 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 93,698 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 93,618 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 82,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 79,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 71,248 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 60,310 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 60,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Incorrect rotational direction (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Incorrect rotational direction (5.2.3 (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 60,380 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured two fractures (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Jul 2018 60,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 47,591 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 47,591 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 31,777 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 28,706 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 23,159 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 23,159 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (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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N4 KYV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N4 KYV, 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 N4 KYV registered?

N4 KYV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 July 2011.

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