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KW59 RCX

2010 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

171,712 mi
Last recorded171,712 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls76,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW59 RCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 171,712 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 171,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 157,248 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2024 157,245 miles

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

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

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

advise centre exhaust mounting brackets detached

Pass 5 Jul 2023 127,140 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 126,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 96,793 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 96,793 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure broken (6.1.2 (a))

noise in front suspension

Pass 13 Sep 2021 93,240 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 93,186 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 89,414 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust bracket broke but exhaust still secure

Pass 4 Nov 2019 80,745 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 65,395 miles

both rear tyres low in tread

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2018 65,395 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres low in tread

o/s rear exhaust bracket broken and exhaust bracer bar broken

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2018 63,766 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust bracket corroded off

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

Rear Middle exhaust bracket corroded off

Pass 19 Jan 2017 55,466 miles

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

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

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

exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 18 Jan 2017 55,466 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front has a rear wheel fitted

Offside Rear has a front wheel fitted

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

exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 4 Feb 2016 45,532 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 45,327 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 29,449 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 18,471 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres 0mm inner edges

Fail 5 Feb 2014 18,471 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres 0mm inner edges

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 12,309 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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KW59 RCX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KW59 RCX, 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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KW59 RCX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 8 February 2010.

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