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BNZ 6797

2010 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

118,067 mi
Last recorded118,067 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls76,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 6797
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 118,067 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive covering vehicle undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 118,050 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s front head light aim , light beam intensity low (dull ) HID lights could be igniter problem (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive covering vehicle undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm mounting bushs play and wear detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 111,426 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 105,795 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil covered under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 105,795 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil covered under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 99,505 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 99,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 95,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 95,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside washer jet weak

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

Pass 25 May 2021 77,780 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 75,434 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip worn (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes, fuel, lines & rear suspension components

Fail 20 Jun 2020 75,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip worn (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes, fuel, lines & rear suspension components

Pass 28 Mar 2019 70,242 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 70,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 65,533 miles

No emissions reading taken due to low output

Under trays fitted obscuring the visual inspection of components

Pass 30 Mar 2017 59,424 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 59,424 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 51,361 miles

Under trays fitted.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 42,304 miles

offside rear exhaust braket broken

Fail 7 Jul 2015 42,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear exhaust braket broken

Pass 18 Jun 2014 37,230 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 37,230 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 30,552 miles

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

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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BNZ 6797 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BNZ 6797, 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 BNZ 6797 registered?

BNZ 6797 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 June 2010.

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