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EA59 ZGT

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,680 mi
Last recorded126,680 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 ZGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 126,680 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 126,372 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 100,498 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 97,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 97,720 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 93,812 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 89,936 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 86,749 miles

Rear offside rear and nearside rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2019 80,837 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn 50% approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 75,185 miles

Gas emissions test carried out -Too clean to register

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn 70% approx (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 75,183 miles

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

Gas emissions test carried out -Too clean to register

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn 70% approx (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 68,380 miles

exhaust emissions too clean for print out

Pass 16 Feb 2016 59,976 miles

Emissions test carried out - to clean to register

Pass 19 Mar 2015 55,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges 245/40/18

emissions too low for print out

Pass 21 Mar 2014 47,331 miles

emissions too low for print out

Pass 5 Apr 2013 40,442 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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EA59 ZGT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EA59 ZGT, 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 ZGT registered?

EA59 ZGT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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