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FJ10 VBY

2010 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,422 mi
Last recorded102,422 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls76,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ10 VBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 102,422 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 90,451 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 85,739 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 77,788 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 69,849 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 69,848 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 49,405 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 46,769 miles

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

Offside central exhaust mounting adrift

Fail 17 Apr 2018 46,769 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Offside central exhaust mounting adrift

Pass 29 Mar 2017 43,919 miles

Offside Exhaust pipe - 2nd to rear mounting broken

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 43,864 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken In bottom cup (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Exhaust pipe - 2nd to rear mounting broken

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 40,905 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 40,888 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 38,109 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 35,354 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 28,321 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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FJ10 VBY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FJ10 VBY, 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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FJ10 VBY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 9 August 2010.

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