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EJ09 FKZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,197 mi
Last recorded90,197 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 FKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 90,197 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 86,412 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 81,708 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 77,939 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 77,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 74,011 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 69,482 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 68,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 65,777 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Bead Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Bead Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 65,775 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall Split Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Bead Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Bead Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 63,686 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 61,106 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (adjustable) (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb faded (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON WEAR LIMIT (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 58,062 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 50,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2014 37,840 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 27,153 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 20,333 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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EJ09 FKZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EJ09 FKZ, 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 EJ09 FKZ registered?

EJ09 FKZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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