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EX09 FDC

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,907 mi
Last recorded111,907 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 FDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 111,907 miles

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))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 111,907 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 111,891 miles

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))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 111,891 miles

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))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 110,437 miles

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))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 110,437 miles

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))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 108,740 miles

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)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 108,740 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 99,577 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 84,530 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 84,530 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 72,179 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 67,699 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 62,124 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 61,465 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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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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What year was EX09 FDC registered?

EX09 FDC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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