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BJ09 TFF

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,086 mi
Last recorded110,086 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 TFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 110,086 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broke system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 110,086 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broke system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 96,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 96,516 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 85,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 85,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2023 84,300 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 82,941 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 75,066 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 75,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 67,157 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 59,204 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing feels slightly rough

Offside Front Lower signs of an oil leak around turbo hose

Offside Front wheel bearing feels slightly rough

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 51,574 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 43,469 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 39,074 miles

slash in inner sidewall of o/s/rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2015 33,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has a cut to inner sidewall

Pass 30 Apr 2014 29,947 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 24,778 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 21,389 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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BJ09 TFF 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 78.9%.

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 BJ09 TFF, 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 BJ09 TFF registered?

BJ09 TFF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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