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SP61 YOL

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Beige Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,493 mi
Last recorded80,493 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 YOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 80,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 80,151 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Sub-frame mount (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Sub-frame mount (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 76,226 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 75,456 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 68,806 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 62,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 53,816 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 47,710 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 42,284 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 35,913 miles

Nearside Front headlight condensated

Pass 29 Jan 2018 27,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre has a cut on inner tread

Pass 17 Feb 2017 21,118 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 19,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Sep 2016 19,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 11,548 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 9,097 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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SP61 YOL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Beige with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SP61 YOL, 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 SP61 YOL registered?

SP61 YOL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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