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FG59 PNN

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,062 mi
Last recorded103,062 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 PNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 103,062 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 96,849 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge 5mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 91,441 miles

High level brake light inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 91,441 miles

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

High level brake light inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 85,930 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 85,930 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 81,151 miles

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

Pass 24 Sep 2020 76,941 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 76,940 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure x2 mounts (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 69,867 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 69,867 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 66,532 miles

rear exhaust mounting hanger corroded off

Pass 8 May 2017 63,610 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing on outer shoulders

nearside front tyre showing wear on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2016 58,366 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 53,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre has had a puncture repair carried out close to outer side wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2015 53,589 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre has had a puncture repair carried out close to outer side wall

Pass 10 May 2014 50,243 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 44,114 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 44,095 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 42,150 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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FG59 PNN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PNN, 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 PNN registered?

FG59 PNN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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