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DR59 EVB

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

162,747 mi
Last recorded162,747 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR59 EVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 162,747 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 151,651 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 151,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 139,978 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 149,440 miles

Central STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Front DOOR MIRROR COVER LOOSE

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BYE REAR AXLE BOTH SIDES (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 129,432 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 DISCS LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Front DOOR MIRROR COVER LOOSE

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH NEAR SIDE TYRES OUTER WALL DAMAGED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BYE REAR AXLE BOTH SIDES (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 117,151 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 117,149 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 98,535 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 98,474 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 82,246 miles

Exhaust bracket broken rear

Fail 25 Jan 2017 82,245 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 69,046 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 69,045 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 55,220 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 55,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 42,026 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 34,846 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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DR59 EVB 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 61.1%.

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 DR59 EVB, 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 DR59 EVB registered?

DR59 EVB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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