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BU09 URB

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,338 mi
Last recorded109,338 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 URB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 109,338 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 104,765 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 104,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also excessively worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 100,492 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Nov 2023 100,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 275/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Jul 2023 100,192 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both sides (6.1.2 (a))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2023 100,182 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both sides (6.1.2 (a))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2022 93,504 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2022 93,493 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2021 87,975 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 87,975 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 82,552 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 78,266 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 71,865 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 67,299 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 58,837 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Pass 19 May 2015 48,197 miles

Both Front Tyres Bald On Inner Edges

Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Pass 22 May 2014 40,413 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 25 May 2013 33,483 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 26,965 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,115 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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BU09 URB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BU09 URB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU09 URB registered?

BU09 URB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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