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OU61 YBM

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,931 mi
Last recorded131,931 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU61 YBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 131,931 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic covers fitted to underside and outer sills

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion in various places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2026 131,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split on inner side wall more than 25mm in length (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic covers fitted to underside and outer sills

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion in various places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 124,204 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Is on limit on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2025 124,050 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Is on limit on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 117,358 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shocker absorber slightly corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2023 109,967 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 99,711 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 99,710 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 84,032 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 80,578 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 78,301 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 76,100 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 70,019 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 64,797 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 57,447 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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OU61 YBM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OU61 YBM, 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 OU61 YBM registered?

OU61 YBM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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