2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · SA11 UUL
2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 81,166 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,166 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA11 UUL Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 81,166 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA11 UUL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz Cls (SA11 UUL) between March 2014 and July 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SA11 UUL Mileage History
- 21/03/201419,870 mi
- 03/03/201528,048 mi+8,178 mi
- 23/02/201634,650 mi+6,602 mi
- 09/02/201742,591 mi+7,941 mi
- 20/02/201847,604 mi+5,013 mi
- 19/02/201952,024 mi+4,420 mi
- 19/02/201952,024 mi
- 23/01/202056,096 mi+4,072 mi
- 23/01/202056,099 mi+3 mi
- 18/02/202157,981 mi+1,882 mi
- 28/01/202261,080 mi+3,099 mi
- 22/02/202362,946 mi+1,866 mi
- 23/02/202468,165 mi+5,219 mi
- 21/02/202574,169 mi+6,004 mi
- 16/02/202679,740 mi+5,571 mi
- 03/07/202681,166 mi+1,426 mi
Average of roughly 4,990 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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