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A7 JCB

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,026 mi
Last recorded80,026 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 JCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 80,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n.s.r and o.s.r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nsr and osr (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 80,026 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n.s.r and o.s.r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nsr and osr (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad wear indicator on dash

Pass 31 Jul 2024 74,103 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes have been coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil leaks

Pass 18 Jul 2023 69,660 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 69,660 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 64,637 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 64,595 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 59,723 miles

EXHAUST BRACKET SNAPPED

N/S/F TYRE BADLY CRACKING

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 59,723 miles

EXHAUST BRACKET SNAPPED

N/S/F TYRE BADLY CRACKING

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 56,173 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in places slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower rear one in hub & dust cover small split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both middle exhaust hangers snapped but exhaust still secure

front tyres worn more on edges

nearside front tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 24 Jul 2019 52,056 miles

Rear screw missing from number plate but still secure

centre/rear exhaust hangers corroded off

Fail 24 Jul 2019 52,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear screw missing from number plate but still secure

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

centre/rear exhaust hangers corroded off

Pass 24 Jul 2018 47,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/4mm & stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower rear ball joints in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

two exhaust hanger at rear snapped

Pass 7 Aug 2017 41,004 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTINGS BROKEN

Pass 3 Aug 2016 34,888 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 5 Aug 2015 29,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both center brkts corroded off exhaust

Pass 2 Aug 2014 25,475 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Jul 2014 24,544 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jul 2013 18,467 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 12,810 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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A7 JCB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 77,400 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 A7 JCB, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A7 JCB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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