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BD09 SRZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,741 mi
Last recorded104,741 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 SRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 104,741 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 89,153 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 87,937 miles

all brake discs pitted

all brake pads wearing thin

bonnet release mechanism operation sticky

brake fluid reservoir cap damaged but still sealing reservoir

nearside rear brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated

oil leak

slight play at offside front lower suspension arm ball joint

Fail 9 May 2022 87,936 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp constantly on (4.5.4 (b))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted at offside (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at joint between original pipe and replaced pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brake discs pitted

all brake pads wearing thin

bonnet release mechanism operation sticky

brake fluid reservoir cap damaged but still sealing reservoir

nearside rear brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated

oil leak

slight play at offside front lower suspension arm ball joint

Pass 31 Dec 2020 82,237 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 70,391 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and off front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 59,644 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2017 52,789 miles

offside and nearside rear brake pipes are covered in grease

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Oct 2017 52,789 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

offside and nearside rear brake pipes are covered in grease

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2017 52,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 43,182 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2015 34,476 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 28,925 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 28,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 22,899 miles

advise cant see front pads clearly ok on brake tester

Pass 9 Jul 2012 18,655 miles

advise o/s/f tyre worn inner edge no cords showing time of test

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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BD09 SRZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD09 SRZ, 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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BD09 SRZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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