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M70 PLH

2010 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,904 mi
Last recorded78,904 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls76,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 PLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 78,904 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 74,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT INNERS (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 70,447 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 68,833 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front washer jet output is poor

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 64,007 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 57,556 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 57,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 54,388 miles

Offside Front Upper 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))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 54,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 51,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear going flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Jan 2019 47,753 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 44,593 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 41,505 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 41,505 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 36,417 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 36,417 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 33,711 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 33,695 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 29,988 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 20,645 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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M70 PLH is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 M70 PLH, 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 M70 PLH registered?

M70 PLH is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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