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KU10 ZTE

2010 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,799 mi
Last recorded123,799 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls76,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU10 ZTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 123,799 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front engine cover loose/insecure but not likely to fall off

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

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

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

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

factory fitted under trays/covers fitted at time of test

side skirts/sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Jul 2023 123,749 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light does not work/buld possible missing (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn ball jount in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture seriously corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly worn exposing cords/ply on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front engine cover loose/insecure but not likely to fall off

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

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

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

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

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

factory fitted under trays/covers fitted at time of test

side skirts/sill covers fitted at time of test

Offside Front exhaust mounting loose/insecure due to loose and missing bolts and likely to fall off

Pass 11 Aug 2022 115,060 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 108,684 miles

Rear exaust link missing

Fail 7 Sep 2021 108,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exaust link missing

Pass 2 Sep 2020 87,713 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 83,623 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 83,623 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel brake pedal spongy (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jul 2019 76,079 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 70,995 miles

Central Rear Upper EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED & INSECURE

Offside Rear Lower SILL PANEL MARKED

Fail 5 Apr 2018 70,964 miles

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

Central Rear Upper EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED & INSECURE

Offside Rear Lower SILL PANEL MARKED

Pass 6 Apr 2017 64,458 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 56,594 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 49,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 42,123 miles

FRONT TYRES FEATHERED

Pass 5 Apr 2013 32,991 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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KU10 ZTE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KU10 ZTE, 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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KU10 ZTE is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 April 2010.

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