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F18 PRB

2010 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,151 mi
Last recorded141,151 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls76,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 PRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 141,151 miles

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

Rear registration plate lamps emit blue light.

Underbody covers.

Pass 3 Dec 2024 138,403 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 138,394 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective two center hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 133,688 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Nearside & Offside (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 133,664 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Nearside & Offside (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 127,373 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 1 Dec 2022 127,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear diff missing bush o/s

Pass 6 Dec 2021 119,003 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective CENTRAL REAR BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 119,003 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective CENTRAL REAR BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 100,083 miles

3rd brake light inop

Fail 4 Dec 2020 100,082 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

3rd brake light inop

Pass 11 Jun 2019 74,667 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 64,368 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 54,375 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 48,205 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2015 43,202 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 43,202 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 38,235 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 31,154 miles

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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F18 PRB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 F18 PRB, 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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F18 PRB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 9 June 2010.

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