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FV59 HZW

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,302 mi
Last recorded65,302 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 HZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 65,302 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust clamps broken exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 65,302 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust clamps broken exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 59,634 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 16 Nov 2023 56,211 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & nearside front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 56,211 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside & nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All tyres slightly perished

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & nearside front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 53,898 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 51,797 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear & both front (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 50,676 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 48,069 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 43,120 miles

corrosion to metal brake pipes

exhaust clamp snapped

exhaust hangers corroded and snapped

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Nov 2017 40,228 miles

Centre exhaust clamp cracked

Nearside Two rear exhaust mountings broken

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 35,580 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 35,404 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 32,097 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust back box/tailpipe hanger broken

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 28,278 miles

front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 8 Nov 2013 24,151 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 19,908 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FV59 HZW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FV59 HZW, 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 FV59 HZW registered?

FV59 HZW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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