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BS09 CLS

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,879 mi
Last recorded82,879 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS09 CLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 82,879 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 82,837 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2023 73,095 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 73,091 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2022 62,920 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 62,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 55,866 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 48,211 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 48,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 42,741 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 36,106 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 33,858 miles

Nearside Front starting to crack on side wall and worn on inner shoulder

Offside Front starting to crack on side wall and worn on inner shoulder

Pass 3 Feb 2016 31,894 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 31,893 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 30,112 miles

front tyres cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2014 28,100 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 26,128 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 21,841 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 May 2012 21,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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BS09 CLS 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 68.4%.

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 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 BS09 CLS, 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 BS09 CLS registered?

BS09 CLS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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