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PB53 CLS

2010 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,161 mi
Last recorded129,161 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls76,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB53 CLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 129,161 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 129,155 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 125,824 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 122,659 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 122,633 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 120,692 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 118,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275x35x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275x35x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 118,177 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245x40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275x35x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275x35x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both below driveshafts (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 108,170 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 98,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275x35x18 99y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge 245x40x18 93y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275x35x18 99y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 98,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275x35x18 99y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge 245x40x18 93y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275x35x18 99y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 90,834 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 83,052 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 76,026 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 68,179 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 67,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 62,182 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 58,799 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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PB53 CLS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PB53 CLS, 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 PB53 CLS registered?

PB53 CLS is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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