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BF09 OFJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,200 mi
Last recorded128,200 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 OFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 128,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 125,925 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 120,571 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 114,228 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 245/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 NSR/OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 114,150 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible X2 NSF/OSF HID CONVERSION. (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR BJ MARKED IN YELLOW. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 245/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 NSR/OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 107,153 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSR/OSR ON LEGAL LIMIT. REPLACE ASAP. 245/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 99,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 92,053 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 83,093 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 74,139 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 67,464 miles

both front brake discs lipped

both rear brake discs lipped

Fail 9 Dec 2015 67,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs lipped

both rear brake discs lipped

Pass 14 Mar 2015 64,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2014 57,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2014 57,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 47,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 43,005 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 42,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BF09 OFJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF09 OFJ, 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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What year was BF09 OFJ registered?

BF09 OFJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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