MOT Status
ValidMileage
101,325 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear park brake performance low
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
engine cover fitted
under tray/under floor covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
engine cover fitted
under tray/under floor covers fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?
Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V40 DPC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 V40 DPC, 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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How do I check the history of V40 DPC?
You can check the full history of V40 DPC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was V40 DPC registered?
V40 DPC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 7 March 2011.
Is V40 DPC safe to buy?
The MOT history for V40 DPC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does V40 DPC have outstanding finance?
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