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BV59 FDL

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,252 mi
Last recorded126,252 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 FDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 126,252 miles

the vehicle passed the emissions test. no record was produced due to low emissions

Pass 14 Nov 2023 119,178 miles

the vehicle passed the emissions test. no record was produced due to low emissions

Pass 7 Nov 2022 115,453 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 109,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear stop lamp has water in it

Pass 15 Oct 2020 101,951 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 101,951 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 101,801 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn [rear] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damage

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

engine/ under covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2019 88,650 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2019 88,650 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2018 79,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 79,965 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2017 74,769 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 61,105 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)

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2015 48,791 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 47,842 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 32,019 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 32,003 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2012 24,040 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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BV59 FDL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BV59 FDL, 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 BV59 FDL registered?

BV59 FDL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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