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FHC 2

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,610 mi
Last recorded98,610 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHC 2
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 98,610 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 98,590 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning LED strip mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn reaction arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn reaction arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 96,731 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 96,726 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 94,969 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 93,703 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 5 Jul 2022 91,668 miles

offside front steel brake pipe close to excessively corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2021 88,896 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 87,679 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

differential oil leak from nearside output

steel pipe to offside front brake hose corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2020 87,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

differential oil leak from nearside output

steel pipe to offside front brake hose corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2020 85,779 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 80,627 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 75,107 miles

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

Offside park brake effort low in comparison to oposite brake, rectification strongly recommended.

Fail 13 Mar 2018 75,106 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside park brake effort low in comparison to oposite brake, rectification strongly recommended.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 62,925 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 62,858 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,563 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 56,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 45,276 miles

front brake disc lipped but not weakened

Pass 13 Mar 2014 33,258 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 33,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 21,306 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 16,643 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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FHC 2 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FHC 2, 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 FHC 2 registered?

FHC 2 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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