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BF59 XSD

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,094 mi
Last recorded158,094 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 XSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 158,094 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2023 147,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 140,907 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 140,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure has a cut and very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2020 129,711 miles

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

coil light on

slight play at nearside and offside front steering rack arms

Pass 29 Oct 2019 122,893 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 122,892 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 119,215 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 119,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 112,850 miles

Metal brake pipes to both rear n/s and o/s rear flexys burder line condition

Fail 26 Oct 2017 112,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Metal brake pipes to both rear n/s and o/s rear flexys burder line condition

Pass 6 Sep 2016 103,607 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 90,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 77,418 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 77,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 61,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 48,613 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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BF59 XSD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc 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 BF59 XSD, 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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BF59 XSD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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