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S3 GCG

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,772 mi
Last recorded87,772 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 GCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 87,772 miles

Handbrake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 82,219 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 82,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2024 76,026 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 71,113 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 65,505 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 59,050 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 55,716 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 55,715 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 51,868 miles

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front have several cuts and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 45,116 miles

Both rear tyres have several cuts in tread area

Various metal brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 21 Aug 2017 42,386 miles

Both front tyres in poor condition at inner edge.

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 36,803 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 30,939 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 30,818 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 25,071 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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S3 GCG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S3 GCG, 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 S3 GCG registered?

S3 GCG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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The MOT history for S3 GCG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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