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SOG 1C

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

177,659 mi
Last recorded177,659 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOG 1C
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 177,659 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 106,551 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 162,621 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 162,621 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 158,813 miles

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

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

under tray fitted under engine not allowing full inspection of engine

Pass 10 Jun 2021 95,562 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 95,560 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 91,577 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 91,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 84,376 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 74,399 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 74,380 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 48,858 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 48,818 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced AND REAR (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 36,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 36,736 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SOG 1C is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SOG 1C, 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 SOG 1C registered?

SOG 1C is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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