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DG59 ZVW

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,886 mi
Last recorded100,886 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 ZVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 100,886 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 96,913 miles

Offside Front foglamp not working

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 96,877 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. adjusters not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 91,692 miles

Full body undertray fitted

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 91,691 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Not locking under load (7.1.2 (c))

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

Engine cover & Undertray fitted

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 86,650 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

Fail 2 Oct 2019 139,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Oct 2018 75,533 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 75,533 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 71,127 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Sep 2016 68,630 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 65,989 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 59,511 miles

Whine from turbo

Pass 18 Sep 2013 46,092 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 34,641 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 33,171 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 33,165 miles

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

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

rear brake discs poor condition

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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DG59 ZVW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DG59 ZVW, 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 DG59 ZVW registered?

DG59 ZVW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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