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YL61 NKX

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,635 mi
Last recorded138,635 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL61 NKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 138,635 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 130,549 miles

minor corrosion to both front brake pipes

minor stone chips front screen

slight perishing to both front suspension arm bushes

Pass 24 Mar 2023 118,115 miles

corrosion to both front brake pipes

nearside parking brake performance low

nearside rear tyre worn to limits on inner edge

stone chips front screen

wear to offside rear tyre

weld repair to offside front road wheel

Pass 21 Mar 2022 103,041 miles

minor corrosion to brake pipes

minor stone chip front screen

nearside wiper smearing

offside rear parking brake low reading, adjustment needed

weld repair to offside front road wheel

Pass 1 Mar 2021 86,260 miles

Both rear upper suspension arms bushes slightly perished

Nearside parking brake efficiency slightly low

Offside front wheel has repair to inner rim

Pass 29 Feb 2020 73,833 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 48,438 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 47,618 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 42,989 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 42,989 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall splitting (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 36,126 miles

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

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

Offside 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 28 Apr 2015 31,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 29,410 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 29,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YL61 NKX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YL61 NKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL61 NKX registered?

YL61 NKX is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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