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R11 MLX

2018 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2925cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,377 mi
Last recorded58,377 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls38,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 MLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,925cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 58,377 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 52,710 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 49,365 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Passenger side front tyre wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Driver side front tyre wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2023 34,515 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation/water on headlamp lens-pattern slightly reduced but still visible (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 May 2023 34,515 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed on inner edge of passenger side front tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Passenger side front tyre worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation/water on headlamp lens-pattern slightly reduced but still visible (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Driver side front tyre worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2022 20,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 20,127 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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R11 MLX is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,925cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 38,543 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 R11 MLX, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R11 MLX registered?

R11 MLX is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 September 2018.

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