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YD61 KMY

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

172,385 mi
Last recorded172,385 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 KMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 172,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 169,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex to abs (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 165,268 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 156,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 156,370 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 146,733 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 146,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 136,994 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 128,072 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 108,549 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 85,016 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 85,016 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 61,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 42,807 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 42,804 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 25,811 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 25,751 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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YD61 KMY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YD61 KMY, 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 YD61 KMY registered?

YD61 KMY is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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