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CE59 ZYU

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

167,559 mi
Last recorded167,559 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 ZYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 167,559 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 163,039 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 141,429 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 116,654 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 116,654 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 94,360 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 89,257 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Feb 2021 89,257 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 86,978 miles

Engine cover/ Undertrays fitted

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

Front Brakes noisy when tested

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R18 inner edge miss shaped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Service brake noisy when tested

Pass 18 Apr 2019 79,317 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 79,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 74,430 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 68,556 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 63,827 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 60,303 miles

front discs lipped

nail in n\s\r tyre

slight play in n\s\f wheel bearing

slight play in o\s\f bottom ball joint

Pass 4 Sep 2014 55,830 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 49,578 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2013 49,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2012 40,126 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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CE59 ZYU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CE59 ZYU, 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 CE59 ZYU registered?

CE59 ZYU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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