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R1 GTS

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,900 mi
Last recorded36,900 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 GTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2025 36,900 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 35,223 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 33,254 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 32,544 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 31,918 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 31,412 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 28,166 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 23,467 miles

Front discs worn

Pass 28 Sep 2017 20,209 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 19,668 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 18,191 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 15,780 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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R1 GTS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R1 GTS, 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 R1 GTS registered?

R1 GTS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is R1 GTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 GTS shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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