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FY59 BXE

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,575 mi
Last recorded123,575 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 BXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 123,575 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 116,405 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2021 116,403 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 112,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 101,745 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 88,015 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 78,063 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 65,038 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 65,038 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2016 65,024 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 46,360 miles

emssions too clean to check

Pass 21 Aug 2013 37,246 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 29,279 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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FY59 BXE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FY59 BXE, 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

How do I check the history of FY59 BXE?

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What year was FY59 BXE registered?

FY59 BXE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is FY59 BXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 BXE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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