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XJ08 ENZ

2010 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,988 mi
Last recorded156,988 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls76,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ08 ENZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2026 156,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 151,688 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 151,687 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 147,470 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 147,401 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 141,319 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 137,875 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 129,569 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres/also slightly low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside windscreen washer jet poor

Fail 8 Oct 2020 129,525 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres/also slightly low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside windscreen washer jet poor

Pass 30 Mar 2019 123,804 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 120,897 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 108,148 miles

Cut in nearside front Tyre outer sidewall not through to cords

Fail 6 Mar 2017 108,148 miles

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

Cut in nearside front Tyre outer sidewall not through to cords

Pass 16 Mar 2016 100,143 miles

Nearside Front small cut to n/s/f outer side wall. no cords showing

Pass 24 Mar 2015 87,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 66,708 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 56,366 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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XJ08 ENZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XJ08 ENZ, 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 XJ08 ENZ registered?

XJ08 ENZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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