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V888 CEO

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,761 mi
Last recorded84,761 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV888 CEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 84,761 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))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 84,492 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 78,342 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 72,953 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 67,972 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 62,678 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 57,150 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 56,550 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 50,447 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 43,933 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 42,481 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Nearside Front Tyre has cosmetic damage to sidewall rim protector.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Fail 30 Sep 2017 42,481 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Nearside Front Tyre has cosmetic damage to sidewall rim protector.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 38,207 miles

front brake discs worn and grooved

under trays and engine covers fitted -full inspection not possible

Pass 29 Sep 2015 31,507 miles

engine cover is fitted

under tray is fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2015 31,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover is fitted

nearside front tyre worn adversely on inner edge

under tray is fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2014 24,587 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front tyres are worn on edges and are cracking in tread

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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V888 CEO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black 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 V888 CEO, 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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V888 CEO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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