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F12 FAL

2010 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

95,288 mi
Last recorded95,288 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls76,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF12 FAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 95,288 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 122,264 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 80,608 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 111,959 miles

Rear springs corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2024 111,957 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded From pump to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear springs corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2024 70,691 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 100,130 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 100,129 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust in very poor condition.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 60,267 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 60,033 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 89,218 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust center sleeve heavly corroded.

exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 4 Jul 2022 49,657 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 77,772 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust in poor condition.

full undertrays fitted.

Fail 15 Sep 2021 77,772 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust in poor condition.

full undertrays fitted.

Fail 15 Sep 2021 77,766 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust in poor condition.

full undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 Jul 2021 40,601 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 66,718 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 18 Jun 2020 39,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 3 Sep 2019 58,182 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust in poor condition.

full undertrays fitted.

Fail 3 Sep 2019 58,181 miles

Headlamp aim too low both. (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

exhaust in poor condition.

full undertrays fitted.

Pass 13 Jun 2019 37,737 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 49,780 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 20 Jul 2018 34,775 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 38,814 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 33,097 miles

emissions too clean to test

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 23 Sep 2016 28,465 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 30,168 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 27,612 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 22,958 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2013 18,887 miles

o/s/f tyre has cuts in outer wall,not to canvas

Fail 24 Jul 2013 18,887 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has cuts in outer wall,not to canvas

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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F12 FAL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 F12 FAL, 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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F12 FAL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 22 July 2010.

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