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DK09 ZXO

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

177,099 mi
Last recorded177,099 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 ZXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 177,099 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 160,408 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 143,936 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 143,539 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (Front Balljoint) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (Rear Balljoint) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 135,989 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly inner edges of tread

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside, wearing inner edge of tread also (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 135,989 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working back up bulb in operation (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing slightly inner edges of tread

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside, wearing inner edge of tread also (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 125,422 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 125,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Back up bulb in operation (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 107,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to inspect front brake pads

Fail 1 Mar 2019 107,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to inspect front brake pads

Pass 21 Feb 2018 100,173 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 92,676 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 92,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2016 87,237 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 87,237 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 28 May 2015 79,835 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

diesel glow light on

Pass 28 May 2015 79,835 miles

diesel glow light on

Pass 28 May 2014 74,500 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 66,420 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 41,423 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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DK09 ZXO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DK09 ZXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK09 ZXO registered?

DK09 ZXO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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