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VIG 1850

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,455 mi
Last recorded106,455 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIG 1850
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 106,455 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))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 102,395 miles

Dip stick top broken

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Join to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 102,095 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2022 99,906 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 95,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 28 Jul 2021 94,309 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 89,822 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 89,822 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 84,804 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 77,555 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 68,824 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 68,824 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 56,238 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 52,096 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 37,268 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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VIG 1850 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VIG 1850, 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 VIG 1850 registered?

VIG 1850 is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 April 2011.

Is VIG 1850 safe to buy?

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