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FN59 VPX

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,841 mi
Last recorded125,841 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 VPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2021 125,841 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

vibration through vehicle unable to see anything touching due to covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2020 116,774 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 116,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 106,262 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 106,187 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 98,412 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 92,594 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 86,783 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 75,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre has a cut in side wall of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 59,433 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 59,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 44,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre and Offside rear Tyres Worn Smooth On Inner Edges

Pass 6 Sep 2012 33,552 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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FN59 VPX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FN59 VPX, 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 FN59 VPX registered?

FN59 VPX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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