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V888 CLX

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,677 mi
Last recorded86,677 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2026 86,677 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 79,746 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 72,085 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 64,138 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 58,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 55,274 miles

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2020 53,071 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 47,625 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2018 41,709 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2017 34,920 miles

Nearside Rear tire outer wall damaged

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 28,833 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 22,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 15,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s/r tyre, no cord visible

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 CLX 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 100%.

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 V888 CLX, 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 V888 CLX registered?

V888 CLX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 March 2011.

Is V888 CLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V888 CLX shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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