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RF61 PVK

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,101 mi
Last recorded98,101 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 PVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 98,101 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 93,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 85,052 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 79,477 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 79,477 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 79,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 72,987 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 67,601 miles

Offside Front shock absorber outer cover damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2020 67,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber outer cover damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2019 63,237 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 55,414 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 45,989 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 38,637 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 31,178 miles

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

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

front wipers smear.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 22,354 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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RF61 PVK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF61 PVK, 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 RF61 PVK registered?

RF61 PVK is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 10 October 2011.

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