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FJ59 TLZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

80,162 mi
Last recorded80,162 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 TLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 80,162 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 74,249 miles

***rear diff o/s/r mounting rubber missing***

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/s/f tire getting low 3mm and wearing inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2023 69,020 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 66,014 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 63,030 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 63,027 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 59,912 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 54,151 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 49,637 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 38,806 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 33,545 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 28,171 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 23,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 16,804 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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FJ59 TLZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FJ59 TLZ, 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 FJ59 TLZ registered?

FJ59 TLZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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