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AU09 GXR

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,559 mi
Last recorded164,559 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 GXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 164,559 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Slight play in nearside front inner steering arm

Pass 25 Jul 2022 139,881 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 132,339 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 132,339 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 127,330 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

spacers fitted

Pass 25 May 2019 113,943 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 105,762 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 105,760 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 105,190 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced o/s (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody

Fail 25 Jan 2018 105,190 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low o/s (1.8)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/f inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced o/s (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody

Pass 6 Dec 2016 92,201 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear and covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre has cut to outer side wall(no cords showing)

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

slight play n/s/f inner steering rack end

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Dec 2016 92,201 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear and covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

n/s/f tyre has cut to outer side wall(no cords showing)

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

slight play n/s/f inner steering rack end

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Nov 2015 80,138 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 65,414 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 46,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Kerb damage evident on Nearside outer tyre

Offside reversing lamp inop

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 29,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

glow plug warning light on

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2012 29,826 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

glow plug warning light on

plastic sill covers fitted

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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AU09 GXR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AU09 GXR, 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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AU09 GXR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 August 2009.

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