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KN10 NZF

2010 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,522 mi
Last recorded156,522 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls76,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN10 NZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 156,522 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 151,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 143,250 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 143,114 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 140,551 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 140,533 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 140,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 3 brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 135,968 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective exhaust brace (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 135,951 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm excessive edge wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm excessive edge wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective exhaust brace (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 114,475 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 114,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 114,098 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 105,289 miles

engine oil leak

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 11 Feb 2015 96,379 miles

both front tyres wearing close to tread wear bars

oil leak from diff

Pass 27 Mar 2014 87,741 miles

child seat x2 fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2014 87,740 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

child seat x2 fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2013 74,993 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KN10 NZF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KN10 NZF, 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 KN10 NZF registered?

KN10 NZF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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