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FG10 VXU

2010 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,416 mi
Last recorded160,416 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls76,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG10 VXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 160,416 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 159,293 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 156,115 miles

TPS warning lamp illuminated

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 156,115 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

TPS warning lamp illuminated

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 156,115 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (FRONT ARM AS MARKED) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPS warning lamp illuminated

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 135,546 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 135,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 105,851 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 103,487 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 103,487 miles

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

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

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

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

driver side rear suspension arm misaligned but not likely to fail

Pass 29 Aug 2019 99,642 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 99,469 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 89,158 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 89,157 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 78,548 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 64,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 50,372 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 50,372 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 35,759 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 30,546 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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FG10 VXU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FG10 VXU, 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 FG10 VXU registered?

FG10 VXU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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