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AD53 CLS

2010 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,486 mi
Last recorded120,486 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls76,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 CLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 120,486 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 120,486 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 111,589 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 111,478 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 98,524 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT SERVICE LIMIT (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive AT SERVICE LIMIT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 85,227 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 76,234 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 69,642 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 69,320 miles

engine, under, sill + suspension covers fitted, not allowing a full inspection of some testable items

Fail 25 Nov 2020 69,316 miles

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

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

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

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

engine, under, sill + suspension covers fitted, not allowing a full inspection of some testable items

Pass 31 Oct 2019 63,820 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 44,583 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 35,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 35,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 29,566 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 17,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 17,279 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 10,266 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 8,505 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 8,259 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 7,759 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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AD53 CLS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AD53 CLS, 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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What year was AD53 CLS registered?

AD53 CLS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 January 2010.

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