2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS · 3,875 MOT tests
2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS reliability
2010 Mercedes-Benz CLSs fail 33.1% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 15 CLS years (3,875 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CLSs: 24%)
- 33.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CLSs: 24%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 103,990
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,875
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 9.8% of tests fail here (26% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 69% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS
Fail rate by area
- Suspension11.5%
- Lights and electrics11%
- Tyres9.8%
- Brakes9.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.9%
- Steering4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.26%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.03%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.9%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.46%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.97%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 2.63%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.12%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (15.79%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.8%) · Exhaust mounting defective (6.43%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.14%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.12%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS reliable?
2010 Mercedes-Benz CLSs fail 33.1% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 15 CLS years (3,875 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (4.26% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (4.03% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (3.9% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS shows 103,990 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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