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BP51 TJP

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Brown Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,889 mi
Last recorded121,889 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 TJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 121,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + 2mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 121,889 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + 2mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2025 99,821 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 75,701 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 50,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m worn on the inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 40,663 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 40,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 38,212 miles

under trays

Pass 19 Jul 2019 36,542 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

under trays

Pass 25 Jul 2018 35,744 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 23,942 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 22,506 miles

under trays

Pass 26 Nov 2014 19,801 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 18,594 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 17,366 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 16,441 miles

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly

advise off side rear tyre on 2.5 mm tread

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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BP51 TJP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Brown with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BP51 TJP, 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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BP51 TJP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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