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YR61 LWV

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,752 mi
Last recorded118,752 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 LWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 118,752 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 110,229 miles

Undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 23 Oct 2023 110,228 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak flexi section (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 13 Oct 2023 110,181 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi broken (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure (both sides)

Pass 30 Aug 2022 98,057 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 84,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 75,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 64,059 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 51,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front level rod loose at ball joint

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle front bush split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust shield loose but still secure

Nearside Rear exhaust shield loose but still secure

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle front bush split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 42,996 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2017 42,990 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe above rear diff (3.6.A.1)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2016 34,123 miles

front discs heavily lipped

front tyres feathered

Fail 19 Sep 2016 34,122 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front discs heavily lipped

front tyres feathered

Pass 21 Sep 2015 28,034 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 21,959 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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YR61 LWV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YR61 LWV, 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 YR61 LWV registered?

YR61 LWV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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