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RJ11 XJP

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,740 mi
Last recorded147,740 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ11 XJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 147,740 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

nearside and offside front tyres inner edges slightly worn.

Pass 5 Aug 2024 135,033 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 134,973 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cuts on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 123,894 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 114,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 114,163 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread shoulder, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread shoulder, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 103,603 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 93,089 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 84,613 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 72,438 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Jul 2017 54,526 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 43,244 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 34,303 miles

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

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

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 26,342 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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RJ11 XJP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RJ11 XJP, 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 RJ11 XJP registered?

RJ11 XJP is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 July 2011.

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