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BJ10 GLV

2010 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,847 mi
Last recorded149,847 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls76,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 GLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 149,847 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 147,855 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 147,001 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 144,029 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 144,023 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear differential offside mounting bush missing

high level brake lamp inoperative

Pass 26 Nov 2021 138,202 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 130,043 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 130,043 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 115,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 103,899 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 91,840 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 91,840 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 82,389 miles

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 26 May 2015 72,947 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 63,892 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 63,892 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 54,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise strong nearside and offside rear tyres just above limit time of test !!

emissions to low to get reading on dsm

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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BJ10 GLV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BJ10 GLV, 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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BJ10 GLV is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 May 2010.

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