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D8 RLH

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,908 mi
Last recorded131,908 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 RLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 131,908 miles

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 131,891 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 125,996 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 125,986 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 112,873 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 101,431 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 89,188 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear inner and outer side walls cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 89,183 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel in handbrake. (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear ball joint in hub excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear inner and outer side walls cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 80,450 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 74,925 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 74,553 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 69,934 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 62,725 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 55,709 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front sets (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 49,426 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 42,234 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 25,727 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 18,801 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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D8 RLH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D8 RLH, 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 D8 RLH registered?

D8 RLH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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