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KM10 RCU

2010 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,284 mi
Last recorded128,284 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls76,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM10 RCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 128,284 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 128,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 128,263 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 126,423 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 116,025 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 116,000 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 106,984 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2 mli lift (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 106,984 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2 mli lift (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 104,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corrded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear axle oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2020 104,904 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corrded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear axle oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2019 98,720 miles

Offside Front tyre worn from inner edge

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 90,501 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 81,353 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 81,353 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2016 67,541 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 54,217 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 169,310 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 27,950 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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KM10 RCU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KM10 RCU, 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 KM10 RCU registered?

KM10 RCU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 17 June 2010.

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