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SK61 YVX

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,561 mi
Last recorded97,561 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 YVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 97,561 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 94,754 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 88,579 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2023 88,569 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 86,738 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 85,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 81,077 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 79,820 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 76,192 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 71,675 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 71,615 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play ball joint marked (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play ball joint marked (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front outer break discs worn

Pass 15 Jul 2016 68,391 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 51,292 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 35,092 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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SK61 YVX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SK61 YVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK61 YVX registered?

SK61 YVX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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