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FY09 ZNZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,997 mi
Last recorded80,997 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 ZNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 80,997 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 80,390 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very close to seeing the cords in the cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 79,231 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 78,172 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both showing signs of deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective central hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 77,024 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 75,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 74,308 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 72,535 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 72,525 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 71,083 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 69,951 miles

Front both tyres worn smooth around inner shoulders

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 69,936 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front both tyres worn smooth around inner shoulders

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 66,798 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 51,650 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 41,388 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 21,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 19,427 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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FY09 ZNZ 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 88.2%.

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 ZNZ, 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 ZNZ registered?

FY09 ZNZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 23 April 2009.

Is FY09 ZNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY09 ZNZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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