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X23 TJC

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,861 mi
Last recorded88,861 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX23 TJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 88,861 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 88,780 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high prs (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 78,115 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 68,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2023 67,982 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 63,305 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 55,285 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 48,939 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 47,571 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 45,760 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 44,062 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 42,298 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 40,251 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 37,529 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 33,274 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 33,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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X23 TJC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,143cc 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 X23 TJC, 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 X23 TJC registered?

X23 TJC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 June 2011.

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