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B11 ADY

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,293 mi
Last recorded116,293 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 ADY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 116,293 miles

both front suspension lower (front) arms inner bushes starting to crack/ perish

nearside centre/rear exhaust mounting bracket rusty starting to crack

nearside front headlamp mounting brackets slight movement

nearside front indicator bulb starting to show white

Pass 3 Oct 2024 106,575 miles

both front suspension lower front arms inner bushes starting to crack/ perish

centre/ rear exhaust mounting brackets rusty/ cracked

nearside front headlamp mounting brackets slight movement

nearside front indicator bulb starting to discolour

Fail 20 Sep 2024 106,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front suspension lower rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front suspension lower front arms inner bushes starting to crack/ perish

centre/ rear exhaust mounting brackets rusty/ cracked

nearside front indicator bulb starting to discolour

Pass 29 Sep 2023 92,247 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 92,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 87,908 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 87,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2021 84,753 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 81,303 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 81,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 75,550 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 71,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 May 2018 71,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40 x 18 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2017 66,680 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 May 2016 61,821 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 57,396 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 52,869 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 47,065 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 46,469 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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B11 ADY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 B11 ADY, 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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B11 ADY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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