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OB02 SSB

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,012 mi
Last recorded105,012 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOB02 SSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 105,012 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 94,132 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 93,415 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 73,521 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 57,794 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 57,794 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2021 52,094 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 47,013 miles

covers and shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Dec 2018 45,368 miles

covers and shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Nov 2017 43,372 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 27,797 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 27,797 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 8,160 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 8,121 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

EML ON

Pass 21 Jul 2014 6,917 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2014 6,917 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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OB02 SSB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OB02 SSB, 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 OB02 SSB registered?

OB02 SSB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 July 2011.

Is OB02 SSB safe to buy?

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