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XXI 1287

2010 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,284 mi
Last recorded127,284 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls76,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXXI 1287
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 127,284 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 120,634 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 113,279 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 108,484 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 108,402 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 103,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake pads 2/3 worn

Fail 11 Jan 2022 103,979 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 6 Jan 2021 100,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2020 95,273 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 94,702 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 86,909 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 77,857 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 68,879 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 68,879 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 53,758 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 47,358 miles

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

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2014 40,033 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 30,342 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 25,080 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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XXI 1287 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XXI 1287, 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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XXI 1287 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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