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FV09 GHA

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,922 mi
Last recorded144,922 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 GHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 144,922 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside siderepeater slightly damaged

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

headlamp images poor

undertray missing

Fail 4 Dec 2023 144,760 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside siderepeater slightly damaged

headlamp images poor

undertray missing

Pass 6 Dec 2022 133,427 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 133,427 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 124,352 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

slight seapage of oil rear diff

Pass 9 Dec 2020 117,848 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Jun 2019 113,612 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 109,915 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 104,879 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 May 2016 97,650 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 88,690 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 68,311 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 55,209 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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FV09 GHA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FV09 GHA, 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 FV09 GHA registered?

FV09 GHA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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