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S28 BMH

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,266 mi
Last recorded113,266 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 BMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 113,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 113,262 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 104,179 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 104,176 miles

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 92,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 82,793 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 77,431 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 74,946 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 74,945 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 71,538 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded,unable to fully inspect due to covers fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 71,537 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded,unable to fully inspect due to covers fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 70,062 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 64,452 miles

Front brake discs and pads some wear

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake slower to come on giving inbalance of 29% ! potentially dangerous (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 59,454 miles

Offside Rear brake pads have more wear than opposite side

Fail 29 Jul 2016 59,454 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake pads have more wear than opposite side

Pass 10 Jul 2015 55,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emissions detected during the test

Fail 10 Jul 2015 55,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emissions detected during the test

Pass 1 Aug 2014 30,038 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 30,038 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S28 BMH is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S28 BMH, 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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S28 BMH is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 11 May 2011.

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