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X17 VAN

2010 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

196,830 mi
Last recorded196,830 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls76,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX17 VAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 196,830 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 173,488 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 143,783 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 143,783 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 132,061 miles

Rear exhaust Bracket snapped

Pass 7 Feb 2022 119,361 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 114,375 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective o/s middle section bracket broken - system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 114,373 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s jet not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed/heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective o/s middle section bracket broken - system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 113,141 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 108,666 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 105,331 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 98,824 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 87,090 miles

Engine and under body covers preventing the full inspection of some items

Pass 16 Jan 2015 76,509 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 64,205 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 57,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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X17 VAN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X17 VAN, 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 X17 VAN registered?

X17 VAN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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