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W11 DMW

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,880 mi
Last recorded168,880 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW11 DMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 168,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 168,873 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2023 164,253 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 157,218 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 149,391 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Feb 2021 149,320 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 141,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside rear tyre close to wear bar indicators

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 141,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside rear tyre close to wear bar indicators

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 125,723 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2018 111,072 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 111,071 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 97,312 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 80,812 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Damage to windscreen but not in view of the road.

Engine covers & Under-shield(s) fitted.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 59,511 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 59,488 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 42,000 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to read

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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W11 DMW 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 68.8%.

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 W11 DMW, 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 W11 DMW registered?

W11 DMW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 12 March 2011.

Is W11 DMW safe to buy?

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