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BV10 TFJ

2010 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,623 mi
Last recorded126,623 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls76,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 TFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2025 126,623 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 119,255 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 115,807 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 113,003 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 108,079 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 104,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

restricted view of the engine bay, cover fitted

restricted view of the outer sills, covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2019 89,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 89,666 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 73,470 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens has a repair (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 64,978 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges outside central band

Front and rear brake pads and discs worn and corroded

Nearside front brake anti rattle shim broken

Nearside front door mirror not providing adequate view to rear not obligatory

Offside front wheel buckled

Offside rear light unit cracked not showing white light

Wiper blades smear windscreen

Fail 21 Apr 2017 64,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Wiper blades smear windscreen

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges outside central band

Exhaust backbox hitting rear bumper

Front and rear brake pads and discs worn and corroded

Nearside front brake anti rattle shim broken

Nearside front door mirror not providing adequate view to rear not obligatory

Nearside rear coil spring corroded no breaks present when inspected

Offside front wheel buckled

Offside rear light unit cracked not showing white light

Pass 29 Apr 2016 56,458 miles

Front discs lipped

Front no.plate cracked but unlikely to be misread

Rear discs corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 49,102 miles

front wiper blades smear screen

offside front and offside rear road wheels have slight distorted inner bead rims

offside front upper headlamp bracket cracked but headlamp still secure

offside rear light lense cracked not showing white light

Fail 30 Apr 2015 49,088 miles

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

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

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

front wiper blades smear screen

offside front and offside rear road wheels have slight distorted inner bead rims

offside front upper headlamp bracket cracked but headlamp still secure

offside rear light lense cracked not showing white light

Pass 27 Feb 2014 40,064 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 30,849 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 30,530 miles

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

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

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

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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BV10 TFJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc 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 BV10 TFJ, 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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BV10 TFJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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