MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,907 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Is also on 1.6mm!! (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Under half approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & has a small cut (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/4 approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Under half approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & has a small cut (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/4 approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut on the outer wall (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES LIPPED (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed wrong gap between group of characters (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ON THE INNER SHOULDER (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT ON THE OUTER WALL (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ON THE INNER SHOULDER (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut on the outer wall (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES LIPPED (3.5.1i)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a small cut
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/2 approx (3.5.1g)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?
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EX09 FDC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 EX09 FDC, 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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EX09 FDC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 March 2009.
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