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RO61 HZJ

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,396 mi
Last recorded165,396 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO61 HZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 165,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 160,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 154,154 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 141,237 miles

FAS not detected

Fail 17 Dec 2020 141,237 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across top of subframe and down side of fuel tank to front (1.1.11 (c))

FAS not detected

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2019 116,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 98,428 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 69,319 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 63,129 miles

covers trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 48,506 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 48,506 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 34,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RO61 HZJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RO61 HZJ, 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 RO61 HZJ registered?

RO61 HZJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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