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EK59 XNG

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Brown Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,212 mi
Last recorded89,212 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 XNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 89,212 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT THE FRONT FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED STOPPING FULL INSPECTION OF UNDERSIDE VEHICLE

Pass 4 Sep 2024 86,160 miles

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED UNDER VEHICLE COVERING SOME PARTS

Fail 3 Sep 2024 86,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick GRINDING ON DISC (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SPLIT OPEN (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED UNDER VEHICLE COVERING SOME PARTS

Pass 18 Sep 2023 83,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 83,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 80,598 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 77,396 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 70,495 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 66,917 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 62,829 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 59,481 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 59,464 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 58,225 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 56,019 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 51,800 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 51,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 46,749 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 46,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 40,250 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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EK59 XNG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Brown with a 3,498cc petrol 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 EK59 XNG, 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 EK59 XNG registered?

EK59 XNG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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