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UM08 STR

2010 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,691 mi
Last recorded125,691 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls76,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUM08 STR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 125,691 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 59,977 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Both rear tyres on legal limit on inner edges

Fail 9 Oct 2018 59,977 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Both rear tyres on legal limit on inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2017 41,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn/wearing on inner tread

near side front and rear tyre has damage to outer side wall

Fail 23 Aug 2017 41,725 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn/wearing on inner tread

near side front and rear tyre has damage to outer side wall

Pass 27 Aug 2016 31,509 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre has damage to side wall

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 17,935 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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UM08 STR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UM08 STR, 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 UM08 STR registered?

UM08 STR is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is UM08 STR safe to buy?

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