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FJ09 WGU

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,083 mi
Last recorded111,083 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 WGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 111,083 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 91,106 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 67,646 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 96,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 95,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom arm rear ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front bottom arm excess play in the ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 89,786 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))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 88,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 83,747 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mountings adrift x2

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 47,318 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 7 Jun 2017 41,323 miles

slight lift in nearside front bottom ball joint

Fail 3 Jun 2017 41,119 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 55,615 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 46,183 miles

Front and Rear tyres slightly perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 23,945 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 19,484 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 WGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol 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 WGU, 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 WGU registered?

FJ09 WGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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