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P50 BJN

2010 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,578 mi
Last recorded160,578 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls76,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP50 BJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 160,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 157,176 miles

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

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

undertrays covering under side of body components

Pass 10 Nov 2023 151,235 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak from unknown source

Pass 18 Nov 2022 145,125 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 137,787 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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 137,787 miles

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

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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 132,443 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 132,443 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 120,299 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 120,299 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 174,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 May 2017 96,003 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2016 84,947 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 68,734 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 68,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2014 43,832 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 17,746 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2013 17,746 miles

osf tyre worn inner edge

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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P50 BJN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P50 BJN, 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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P50 BJN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 April 2010.

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