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EK11 XES

2011 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,023 mi
Last recorded92,023 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls68,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 XES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 92,023 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake effort weak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 84,731 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 84,731 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 77,806 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 77,805 miles

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

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

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 Before joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2023 72,229 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 67,763 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 64,389 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 60,998 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 55,472 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 49,674 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 49,674 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 44,097 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 38,006 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 30,643 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 23,556 miles

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

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

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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EK11 XES is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EK11 XES, 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 EK11 XES registered?

EK11 XES is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 April 2011.

Is EK11 XES safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK11 XES shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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