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S555 FCF

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,648 mi
Last recorded102,648 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 FCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 102,648 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 102,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 90,221 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 90,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 87,380 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 87,329 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 83,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 80,948 miles

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))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 77,863 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake pedal (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 76,612 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 76,607 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 72,214 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 65,195 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 53,320 miles

Emissions too clean to measure a reading

Front and rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 10 Jan 2017 53,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to wearing on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Emissions too clean to measure a reading

Front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Jan 2016 44,405 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 44,405 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 31,455 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 30,279 miles

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)

n/s/r alloy been repaired

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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S555 FCF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S555 FCF, 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 S555 FCF registered?

S555 FCF is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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The MOT history for S555 FCF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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