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BG59 FCF

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,351 mi
Last recorded163,351 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 FCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 163,351 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2026 163,351 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 156,909 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 156,901 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 147,757 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover slight leak of grease

possible fuel leak, smells of diesel, engine covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2023 142,785 miles

REAR TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED

Fail 19 May 2023 142,780 miles

Exhaust system insecure REAR BRACKET CORRODED AND BROKEN AWAY (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated PERISHED AND CRACKED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

O/S/F WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

REAR TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED

Pass 20 Apr 2022 142,327 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 139,651 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 136,259 miles

2 rear exhaust hanging brackets broken

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Jul 2018 118,193 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust stabilizer bar broken but system still secure

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 21 Jul 2017 102,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 101,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 86,203 miles

front brake pads wearing slightly low

Fail 29 Jul 2016 86,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front brake pads wearing slightly low

offside rear tyre worn on legal limit

Pass 28 Jul 2015 71,646 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 63,444 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 54,565 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise no diesel smoke detected

Pass 8 Aug 2012 46,214 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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BG59 FCF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver 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 BG59 FCF, 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 BG59 FCF registered?

BG59 FCF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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