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A8 VUK

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,933 mi
Last recorded89,933 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 VUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 89,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside inner track rod damaged (bend noted)

Fail 17 Sep 2025 89,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside inner track rod damaged (bend noted)

Pass 19 Sep 2024 82,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside inner track rod damaged (bend noted)

Fail 21 Aug 2024 82,243 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users from engine undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and bald inner & outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 75,198 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Sep 2022 68,988 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 68,988 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 65,155 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 62,402 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 56,190 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 44,943 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 44,943 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 38,995 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 35,473 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 30,291 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 25,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Jul 2013 22,621 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise uneven tyre wear off side front inner tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2012 15,939 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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A8 VUK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 A8 VUK, 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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A8 VUK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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