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ET09 EAT

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

248,355 mi
Last recorded248,355 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET09 EAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 248,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 236,194 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 236,172 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking Under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 215,373 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 191,135 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 179,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 166,905 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 29 Mar 2019 166,897 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 20 Mar 2018 160,289 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 160,282 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 151,799 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 141,895 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 123,017 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 99,286 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 77,144 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2012 56,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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ET09 EAT 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 ET09 EAT, 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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ET09 EAT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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