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R111 YSR

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,243 mi
Last recorded145,243 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 YSR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 145,243 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 145,058 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 145,056 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 126,006 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 109,979 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 109,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2019 93,315 miles

Nearside Parking brake effort low

Pass 17 Oct 2018 80,197 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 74,006 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 61,770 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 61,770 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 48,069 miles

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 48,068 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened hair line cracks over surface (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.1mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.9mm (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015
Fail 25 Feb 2015 31,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres very low on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2014 29,896 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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R111 YSR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R111 YSR, 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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R111 YSR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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