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EJ09 XXS

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,709 mi
Last recorded132,709 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 XXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 132,709 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 132,709 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 125,088 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S,N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 110,598 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 102,521 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage above rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 93,689 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 86,315 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 79,153 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 74,414 miles

o/s front tyre nail in tread

o/s rear tyre very low tread

under trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2017 69,005 miles

full body tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Jul 2016 61,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Alloy wheel buckled.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Alloy wheel buckled.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under tray's fitted obscuring full inspection.

Fail 4 Jul 2016 61,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Alloy wheel buckled.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Alloy wheel buckled.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under tray's fitted obscuring full inspection.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 51,011 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 44,415 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 31,872 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 24,190 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 24,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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 XXS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XXS, 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 XXS registered?

EJ09 XXS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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