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FD59 JYY

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,163 mi
Last recorded129,163 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 JYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 129,163 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both sides (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 123,664 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 113,957 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 113,957 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 106,206 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2021 105,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2020 100,497 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2019 89,718 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slightly worn inner shoulder

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2018 77,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (no cord showing) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2017 64,072 miles

Offside Front tyre has some sidewall damage (no cord showing)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 53,037 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished/cracked

offside rear tyre perished/cracked

under-trays fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2016 52,999 miles

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

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

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

centre stoplight not working - not sure if it is connected

nearside front tyre perished/cracked

offside rear tyre perished/cracked

under-trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 44,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 37,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall no chords exposed

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall but no chords exposed

Pass 23 Jul 2013 35,095 miles

O/S/F tyre is scrubbing on inner edge

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2012 34,912 miles

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

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

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

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

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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FD59 JYY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver 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 FD59 JYY, 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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FD59 JYY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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