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FY09 UHD

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,012 mi
Last recorded86,012 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 UHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 86,012 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 84,992 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 84,992 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 80,168 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 73,039 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 68,479 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 64,351 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 64,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 58,555 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 52,144 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 44,690 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 40,754 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 34,639 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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FY09 UHD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black 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 FY09 UHD, 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 FY09 UHD registered?

FY09 UHD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is FY09 UHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY09 UHD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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