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FL09 ONW

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,967 mi
Last recorded85,967 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 ONW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 85,967 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 84,258 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 82,697 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 80,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to corrode on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 79,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 245/40y18 97y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 245/40y18 97y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 245/40y18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 79,438 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 245/40y18 97y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 245/40y18 97y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 245/40y18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 78,639 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 75,833 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 70,687 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 70,684 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 65,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2017 65,581 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 61,209 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 55,339 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 55,339 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 May 2014 39,736 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 39,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2013 26,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 18,008 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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FL09 ONW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FL09 ONW, 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 FL09 ONW registered?

FL09 ONW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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