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WA51 OZA

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,159 mi
Last recorded143,159 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 OZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 143,159 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2026 142,985 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 133,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 133,164 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 120,543 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 120,234 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Has been marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings track rod end (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2023 106,807 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 97,444 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 92,504 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 84,759 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 83,801 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 67,316 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 67,306 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 56,594 miles

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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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WA51 OZA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WA51 OZA, 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 WA51 OZA registered?

WA51 OZA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 April 2011.

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