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AK59 ZYS

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,656 mi
Last recorded131,656 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 ZYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 131,656 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 120,122 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 120,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40 18 (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 ()

Nearside handbrake reading slightly low

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 107,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake reading slightly low

Fail 31 Oct 2018 107,812 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake reading slightly low

Fail 27 Oct 2018 107,805 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 92,237 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 77,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 31 Oct 2015 51,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner shoulder scrubbed bald (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Nov 2014 31,396 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 27,405 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 20,061 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 19,085 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 19,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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AK59 ZYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK59 ZYS, 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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AK59 ZYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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