2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS · 4,175 MOT tests
2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS reliability
2011 Mercedes-Benz CLSs fail 23.5% of first MOT tests, 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 15 CLS years (4,175 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CLSs: 24%)
- 23.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CLSs: 24%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 36% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 93,415
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,175
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.1% of tests fail here (11% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 75% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS
Fail rate by area
- Suspension8.6%
- Tyres8.1%
- Brakes5.7%
- Lights and electrics4.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.3%
- Wheels0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.47%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.23%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.16%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 1.94%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.58%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.05%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.77%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.57%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.28%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.8%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.48%) · Wheel bearing slight play (4.29%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS reliable?
2011 Mercedes-Benz CLSs fail 23.5% of first MOT tests, 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 15 CLS years (4,175 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.47% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.23% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.16% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS shows 93,415 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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