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GL10 TGN

2010 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

130,158 mi
Last recorded130,158 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls76,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL10 TGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 130,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 125,023 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 120,419 miles

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

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

Offside Front Washer jet weak but enough fluid to clean windscreen

Fail 4 Nov 2023 120,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded ( Front to rear brake pipe. ) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ( Front to rear brake pipe. ) (1.1.11 (c))

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring various testable components...

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ( Advise there is a 30% imbalance across the front axle biased to the nearside front. ) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (( Void of tread & almost worn through to inner cords on the inner portion of the tyre...REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED... )) (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 (( Void of tread & almost worn through to inner cords on the inner portion of the tyre...REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED... )) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 120,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded ( Front to rear brake pipe. ) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ( Front to rear brake pipe. ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (( inner portion of the tyre.)) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (( Inner portion of the tyre. )) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring various testable components...

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ( Advise there is a 30% imbalance across the front axle biased to the nearside front. ) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 113,987 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 113,987 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 111,509 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 111,509 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 108,414 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 98,200 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 92,286 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 82,813 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 82,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 68,634 miles

Nearside Front has chunks out of side wall

under panels fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2015 57,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 18 Jul 2015 57,630 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 50,990 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Fail 24 Jun 2014 50,990 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 40,965 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 40,965 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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GL10 TGN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GL10 TGN, 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 GL10 TGN registered?

GL10 TGN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 June 2010.

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