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BK59 FKM

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,534 mi
Last recorded107,534 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 FKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 107,534 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2025 102,941 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2025 102,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 97,983 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 92,508 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 88,524 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre mounting brackets corroded away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring testable components

under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 27 Sep 2021 81,303 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 76,547 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 69,499 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 69,499 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 59,432 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 53,083 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 49,214 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 45,429 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 45,415 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 41,129 miles

Nearside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2013 35,505 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 32,177 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 33,166 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BK59 FKM 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 BK59 FKM, 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 BK59 FKM registered?

BK59 FKM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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