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EF10 ZWT

2010 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,996 mi
Last recorded141,996 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls76,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF10 ZWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 141,996 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 134,464 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 134,464 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 129,359 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 129,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 121,466 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 121,452 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 112,095 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 112,082 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Jan 2019 102,665 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 102,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 94,372 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated outer gaiter split (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear alloy wheel repaired /welded

Fail 5 Jan 2018 94,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured cracked on a previous repair (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated outer gaiter split (2.4.D.1b)

middle exhaust hanger broken

Pass 9 Jan 2017 81,994 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 74,865 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 56,196 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 39,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 24,636 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres are cracked/perished! (2009 date stamp)

nearside front suspension unit OUTER COVER is split/deteriorated!

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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EF10 ZWT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF10 ZWT, 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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EF10 ZWT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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