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V1 FMB

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,713 mi
Last recorded54,713 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 FMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 54,713 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 52,013 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 49,405 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 46,207 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 44,213 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 42,508 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 65,553 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 37,322 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted, obscuring some components

Fail 29 Oct 2018 37,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside sidewall is facing outwards (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 30 Oct 2017 55,861 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 32,018 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 27,786 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 19,185 miles

285 30 19

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

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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V1 FMB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol 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 V1 FMB, 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 V1 FMB registered?

V1 FMB is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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