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J999 MOB

2010 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,428 mi
Last recorded194,428 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls76,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 MOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 194,428 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 112,322 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 110,128 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 110,128 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 105,188 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 101,093 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 101,093 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 96,241 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 88,114 miles

emissions too clean to register

o/s/f pads slightly low

rear top stoplamp not working

Fail 11 Aug 2016 88,114 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount broken (7.1.1)

Road wheel fractured n/s/f inner wheel rim has long crack on previous repair (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

emissions too clean to register

o/s/f pads slightly low

rear top stoplamp not working

Pass 28 Jul 2015 76,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear alloy has a weld repair which isn't breaking away

nearside rear and offside rear exhaust supporting hangers are corroded although the system is securely mounted

nearside rear tyre has outer sidewall damage which doesn't reach the structural cords

Fail 27 Jul 2015 76,420 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage which doesn't reach the structural cords

nearside rear and offside rear exhaust supporting hangers are corroded although the system is securely mounted

Pass 29 Jul 2014 52,756 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front number plate cracked but not likley to be mis-read

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 29 Jul 2014 52,756 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front number plate cracked but not likley to be mis-read

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Aug 2013 30,083 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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J999 MOB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J999 MOB, 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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J999 MOB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 February 2010.

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