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YK10 SKU

2010 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,000 mi
Last recorded75,000 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls76,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK10 SKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 75,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 69,907 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 69,904 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 57,899 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 49,650 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 37,751 miles

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

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

drivers seat has little forward movement

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

offside rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 28 Aug 2020 37,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

offside rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 Aug 2019 34,915 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 34,886 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 31,365 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 1 Sep 2017 27,945 miles

advise off side front tyre balding inner edge , close to limits

advise off side rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Fail 31 Aug 2017 29,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise off side front tyre balding inner edge , close to limits

advise off side rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 30 Aug 2016 24,159 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 20,515 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 13,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front crash panel behind bumper is damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 8,172 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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YK10 SKU 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 75%.

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 YK10 SKU, 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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YK10 SKU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 March 2010.

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