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2010 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,232 mi
Last recorded114,232 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls76,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration81 BL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 114,232 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 114,168 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 109,494 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 109,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 103,121 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 100,697 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 98,704 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 98,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 93,448 miles

Both rear tyres becoming perished and wearing on inside edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side front under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2020 90,410 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers & undertrays fitted at time of test

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near side front on edges, not to cords at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 90,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Off side front inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers & undertrays fitted at time of test

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near side front on edges, not to cords at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 86,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 86,717 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 80,044 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 80,043 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 69,200 miles

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted at time of test

slight distortion on front brake discs

Fail 15 Jun 2017 69,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s rear tyre at legal limits worn on inside edge

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted at time of test

slight distortion on front brake discs

Pass 20 Jun 2016 54,957 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

Fail 16 Jun 2016 54,957 miles

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

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 39,995 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 37,825 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs inner surface corroded

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2013 35,698 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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81 BL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 76,754 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 81 BL, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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81 BL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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