MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,559 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
spacers fitted
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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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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