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BK59 WFY

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Beige Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

112,286 mi
Last recorded112,286 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 WFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 112,286 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2025 112,059 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides. Even after topping up they're both still providing no fluid! (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides! (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wiper arm modified using tape. Still operating correctly and fitted securely.

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted! (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 108,752 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 105,960 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 100,748 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 91,236 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 82,155 miles

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

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))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 73,105 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 64,049 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 50,597 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 35,991 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 29,706 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 29,706 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 25,821 miles

too clean to register for test

Pass 20 Sep 2013 22,739 miles

FUEL too clean to register smoke test

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 21,861 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 21,861 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 WFY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Beige with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WFY, 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 WFY registered?

BK59 WFY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 10 October 2009.

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