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SK61 YXY

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,043 mi
Last recorded45,043 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 YXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 45,043 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 43,899 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 43,258 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 42,380 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 41,542 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 40,730 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most around vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right at subframe (1.1.11 (c))

covers & trays

Fail 15 Sep 2020 40,720 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most around vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right at subframe (1.1.11 (c))

covers & trays

Fail 4 Sep 2020 40,693 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside rear tyre inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside rear inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear outer brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to brake pipes above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 36,714 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 32,549 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 28,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres bald inner edges and perished

Pass 25 Aug 2016 26,719 miles

Front both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door sticking but operative (6.2.B.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 26,719 miles

Front both front tyres worn on inner edges

Headlamp aim too low both h/lamps adjust (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door sticking but operative (6.2.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 23,585 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 20,545 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 YXY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SK61 YXY, 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 SK61 YXY registered?

SK61 YXY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 3 September 2011.

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