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FG59 UHL

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,069 mi
Last recorded110,069 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 110,069 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 109,966 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

brake pad warning light on

glow plug light on

Pass 9 Sep 2021 92,006 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 89,147 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 85,509 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 78,397 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 71,520 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2016 64,843 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 56,928 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 48,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2013 32,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2012 18,630 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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FG59 UHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FG59 UHL, 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 UHL registered?

FG59 UHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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