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EX09 NCA

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,142 mi
Last recorded91,142 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 NCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 91,142 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 88,721 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 82,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 3 Jul 2024 82,829 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 16 May 2023 76,455 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 15 Mar 2022 71,099 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 30 Mar 2021 66,556 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 60,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front road wheel corroded inner rim

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 60,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front cuts in sidewall no cords

Front number plate worn

Pass 16 May 2018 49,831 miles

Central Rear Upper 3rd brake light lamp not working

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

Front brake pads wearing low

Fail 16 May 2018 49,831 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Central Rear Upper 3rd brake light lamp not working

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

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Apr 2016 39,867 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring light is on

washer jets are weak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 35,690 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has a nail

Fail 9 Apr 2015 35,620 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre has inner wear

Offside rear tyre has a nail

Pass 7 Mar 2014 30,811 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 24,721 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 21,002 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 20,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 NCA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX09 NCA registered?

EX09 NCA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 19 March 2009.

Is EX09 NCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX09 NCA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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