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R3 NAM

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,367 mi
Last recorded56,367 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 NAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 56,367 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Fluid leak visible on engine undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 56,360 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Fluid leak visible on engine undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 47,965 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 38,862 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item stuck on windscreen ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges 255/40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre close to limit 285/35 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 31,097 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 31,097 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/35 R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 23,402 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 23,235 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 23,235 miles

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

Engine cover and undertrays fitted.

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 20,867 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2021 20,867 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2020 18,081 miles

Covers & Trays obstructing view

Pass 2 Jan 2019 16,982 miles

Covers & Trays obstructing view

Pass 27 Dec 2017 15,302 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 13,298 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 12,352 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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R3 NAM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R3 NAM, 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 R3 NAM registered?

R3 NAM is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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