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YH61 EJJ

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

167,019 mi
Last recorded167,019 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 EJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 167,019 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 160,208 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 139,581 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 135,124 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 135,124 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 127,003 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ally control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 119,420 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 111,735 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mil (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 103,940 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 99,246 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 93,501 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 2,374 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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YH61 EJJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH61 EJJ, 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 YH61 EJJ registered?

YH61 EJJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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