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V70 CGH

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,807 mi
Last recorded101,807 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 CGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 101,807 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 101,805 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 96,789 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Around front mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 96,784 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Around front mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 91,189 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 91,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 86,548 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 77,376 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 66,846 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 66,845 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above Rear Axle Diff (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Behind Rear Rear Diff

Pass 10 Feb 2020 62,387 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 51,370 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 47,970 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 42,412 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 33,681 miles

both front and rear tyres wearing inner edges

front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 10 May 2016 33,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front and rear tyres wearing inner edges

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 15 May 2015 25,553 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 20,939 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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V70 CGH is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V70 CGH, 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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V70 CGH is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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