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WJ61 HPA

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,379 mi
Last recorded109,379 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 HPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 109,379 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 97,971 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 89,834 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 89,234 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 86,523 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 83,882 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 82,468 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 80,651 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 80,651 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 77,000 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 76,999 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 67,062 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 53,728 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 49,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2014 31,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 31,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WJ61 HPA 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 WJ61 HPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ61 HPA registered?

WJ61 HPA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is WJ61 HPA safe to buy?

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