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OU61 YBZ

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,213 mi
Last recorded135,213 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU61 YBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 135,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 126,059 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Pass 18 Aug 2023 114,679 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 98,761 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 79,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 73,100 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 73,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 57,991 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 49,647 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)

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 YBZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OU61 YBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU61 YBZ registered?

OU61 YBZ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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The MOT history for OU61 YBZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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