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S3 VPF

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

75,333 mi
Last recorded75,333 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 VPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 75,333 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 65,754 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Mar 2024 58,023 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2023 55,538 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 54,137 miles

Covers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2021 50,970 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 48,572 miles

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 7 May 2019 44,982 miles

engine under trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2018 40,840 miles

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components

Fail 3 May 2018 40,819 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255-35-19-96Y (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255-35-19-96Y / 3mm, On second layer of skin on the inner (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components

Pass 27 Apr 2017 35,538 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 30,372 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 25,524 miles

All 4 tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 19 Aug 2014 19,946 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 VPF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S3 VPF, 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 VPF registered?

S3 VPF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 June 2011.

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The MOT history for S3 VPF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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