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BV09 BXS

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,894 mi
Last recorded161,894 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 BXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 161,894 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 153,215 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 153,213 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 144,835 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 144,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 137,795 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 129,964 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 125,024 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 120,802 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 120,802 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 112,737 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 106,497 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

underbody covered

Pass 21 Feb 2017 99,233 miles

under body covers fitter

under bonnet covers fitter

Pass 10 Feb 2016 91,517 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 80,257 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 80,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2014 68,285 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 68,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2013 55,802 miles

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

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

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

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall down to cords, not in excess of 25mm

Pass 27 Feb 2012 44,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BV09 BXS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV09 BXS, 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 BV09 BXS registered?

BV09 BXS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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