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SC59 CYW

2010 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,256 mi
Last recorded122,256 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls76,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC59 CYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 122,256 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective polish lenses clear (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 122,249 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective polish lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 116,386 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 109,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside front and rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2023 104,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 104,546 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 99,437 miles

Exhaust mounting defective ns and os center to rear mounts corroded off exhaust, system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 99,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective ns and os center to rear mounts corroded off exhaust, system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 93,957 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 89,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective By propshaft (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective By propshaft (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 82,178 miles

Centre exhaust mountings are broken but the system is secure.

Pass 8 Mar 2018 75,886 miles

Central Rear Oil leak diff ()

Oil leak engine ()

Rear both rear exhaust mounts corroded and detached from pipe

Pass 8 Mar 2017 68,913 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside centre exhaust support broken

Oil leak engine sump [gasket]? ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 68,913 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre split on edge of tread close to cord construction (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside centre exhaust support broken

Oil leak engine sump [gasket]? ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre just on 1.6 mm.Tyre split on edge of tread close to cord construction (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 68,926 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 60,924 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 52,664 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 48,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2013 41,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SC59 CYW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SC59 CYW, 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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SC59 CYW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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