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FN59 VRE

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,564 mi
Last recorded111,564 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 VRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 111,564 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 97,513 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 90,125 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 86,131 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 83,369 miles

3rd stop lamp not working

Fail 2 Nov 2021 83,356 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of main line pipe, marked yellow! (1.1.11 (c))

3rd stop lamp not working

washers

Pass 28 Oct 2020 81,075 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 81,074 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 76,350 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 65,660 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 65,659 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 54,548 miles

Emmisions to low for smoke tester to read oil temperature 67 Degrees

Engine bay covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 49,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 41,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre wearing bald on inner edge

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 13 May 2014 41,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre wearing bald on inner edge

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Feb 2013 31,077 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 30,681 miles

n/side front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/side rear tyre wearing on inner edge & cut on outer wall

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 VRE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VRE, 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 VRE registered?

FN59 VRE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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