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EA59 MWX

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,118 mi
Last recorded104,118 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 MWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 104,118 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 98,961 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 93,087 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 91,669 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 86,700 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 85,810 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 85,808 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 83,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 83,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 76,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt And rear

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 76,361 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt And rear

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 60,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2016 54,262 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 54,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Emission tested was too clean

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2015 48,957 miles

Centre engine cover fitted under tray fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 41,677 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 30,854 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2013 30,852 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2012 23,754 miles

off side front tyre perished and cracking around tread

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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EA59 MWX 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 73.7%.

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 EA59 MWX, 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 EA59 MWX registered?

EA59 MWX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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