2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.5L Diesel · R333 SKE
2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.5L, diesel). First registered 17 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 128,284 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,284 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R333 SKE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 128,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R333 SKE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Mercedes-Benz Cls (R333 SKE) between December 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
R333 SKE Mileage History
- 20/12/2022116,025 mi
- 09/01/2025126,423 mi+10,398 mi
- 06/03/2026128,263 mi+1,840 mi
- 14/07/2026128,284 mi+21 mi
- 14/07/2026128,284 mi
Average of roughly 3,439 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz CLS (C219)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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