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Y20 OXX

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,065 mi
Last recorded129,065 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY20 OXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 129,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to the limit, Perished & out of shape inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2026 129,062 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to the limit, Perished & out of shape inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 114,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 114,469 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 102,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 89,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2023 89,242 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both. (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 78,981 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 71,368 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 71,365 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 65,017 miles

Front tyres worn uneven

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

screen chipped several places

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 29 May 2020 65,017 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bald inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn uneven

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

screen chipped several places

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 4 May 2019 55,260 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front tyre worn uneven low inner edge and inner wall starting to split

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 May 2019 55,260 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front tyre worn uneven low inner edge and inner wall starting to split

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 43,678 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 33,260 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 26,619 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 18,133 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 13,698 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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Y20 OXX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y20 OXX, 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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Y20 OXX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 6 May 2011.

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