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FJ09 VSF

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,448 mi
Last recorded44,448 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 VSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 44,448 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 44,447 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 43,239 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 41,431 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 39,635 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 37,297 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 56,414 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 56,413 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 31,261 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 25,800 miles

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

Front Disc's lipped

Fail 12 Apr 2016 25,800 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front Disc's lipped

Pass 27 Mar 2015 22,776 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2014 20,290 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 16,468 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 12,931 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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FJ09 VSF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJ09 VSF, 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 FJ09 VSF registered?

FJ09 VSF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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