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FP09 YBY

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

142,510 mi
Last recorded142,510 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 YBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 142,510 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 134,206 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 21 Oct 2024 134,206 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 127,274 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 127,274 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 119,787 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 112,418 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 112,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2020 101,049 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 94,897 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 94,897 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 87,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 87,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 79,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 29 Apr 2016 72,341 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 62,038 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 62,037 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 53,044 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 52,795 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wall damaged,no cords exposed.

Pass 6 Jul 2013 41,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 41,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 32,281 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 24,762 miles

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

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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FP09 YBY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 FP09 YBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP09 YBY registered?

FP09 YBY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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