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YD61 KNW

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,099 mi
Last recorded116,099 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 KNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 116,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 106,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 106,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 100,453 miles

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))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 90,080 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 90,078 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2021 83,622 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 78,486 miles

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))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 78,486 miles

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))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 74,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 69,214 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 61,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2016 51,673 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 51,093 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 42,243 miles

Undertray fitted

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 33,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 30,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KNW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YD61 KNW, 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 KNW registered?

YD61 KNW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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