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T4 VLN

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

86,751 mi
Last recorded86,751 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 VLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 86,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 82,428 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 78,372 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 73,353 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 66,922 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 60,744 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 56,257 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 48,320 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 41,732 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 34,554 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 24,788 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 19,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2014 19,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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T4 VLN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 T4 VLN, 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 T4 VLN registered?

T4 VLN is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is T4 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T4 VLN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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