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FG59 JXM

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,527 mi
Last recorded138,527 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 JXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 138,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 132,768 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 125,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 125,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 111,557 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 111,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 100,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 100,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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 Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 86,083 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 86,083 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 63,256 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 63,254 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 54,490 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 54,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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advise tracking is checked

very strong advisory that the offside front tyre is nearly through to cords on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2015 43,730 miles

advise wheel alignment checked

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2013 27,569 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

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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FG59 JXM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FG59 JXM, 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 FG59 JXM registered?

FG59 JXM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is FG59 JXM safe to buy?

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