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G8 PFA

2010 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,949 mi
Last recorded105,949 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Cl55,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 PFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 105,949 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 105,949 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 105,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 101,881 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 101,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 86,806 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 85,411 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 83,073 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 81,075 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 81,075 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 78,813 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 65,353 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 65,353 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 53,106 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 52,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 39,120 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 32,289 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 24,665 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 19,604 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 17,339 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?

Based on 40,934 MOT tests across 3,089 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
3,581
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,561
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 546
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
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G8 PFA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 55,256 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 Cl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G8 PFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G8 PFA registered?

G8 PFA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 27 December 2010.

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