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G5 TJK

2010 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,254 mi
Last recorded55,254 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls76,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 TJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 55,254 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily greased over (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 53,252 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased over heavily (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 53,251 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased over heavily (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 51,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 51,094 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 49,180 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 49,180 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt main/rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 47,514 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 45,790 miles

x2 exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 20 Jul 2021 45,790 miles

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

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

x2 exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2020 44,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 43,336 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 41,553 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust Bracket Broken

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 41,553 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust Bracket Broken

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

Pass 16 May 2017 38,499 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 34,883 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 30,374 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 26,756 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 19,414 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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G5 TJK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G5 TJK, 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 G5 TJK registered?

G5 TJK is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 June 2010.

Is G5 TJK safe to buy?

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