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SL61 HZA

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,284 mi
Last recorded124,284 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 HZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 124,284 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 115,400 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 105,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 105,151 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 93,867 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2020 82,128 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 77,680 miles

both front tyres worn on edges & in poor condition

Pass 26 Nov 2018 60,803 miles

all brake pipes are coated with preservative compound

Pass 25 Jun 2018 58,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 52,744 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 47,277 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inner boot lid lamp does not have a lens

Pass 11 Jul 2015 40,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 11 Jul 2015 40,593 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 24 Jul 2014 33,307 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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SL61 HZA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey 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 SL61 HZA, 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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SL61 HZA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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