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G11 VVA

2009 Mercedes-benz Cla

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests56 (42 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,698 mi
Last recorded204,698 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG11 VVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCla
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

42 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 204,698 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front/Rear. (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2026 165,223 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2025 143,538 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 163,878 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 201,548 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Fender slight corrosion/ taped

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 139,691 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 163,185 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 185,109 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 185,108 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 132,079 miles

Central Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jan 2024 132,079 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jun 2023 162,196 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 172,293 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs all-round worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 126,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Jan 2023 126,525 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 159,710 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 159,710 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 152,918 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 152,918 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 117,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 158,322 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear coil spring rusty

Fail 27 Jul 2021 158,322 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear coil spring rusty

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 132,922 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 109,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Pass 29 Jun 2020 154,749 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 127,156 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 127,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 92,826 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 144,023 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 144,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 119,355 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 65,638 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 131,346 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 60,766 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 109,917 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 109,917 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2017 117,327 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 100,577 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 100,577 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 102,671 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 102,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 90,511 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 92,706 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light illuminated

Fail 7 Jul 2015 92,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 6 Sep 2014 84,961 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 86,772 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 86,769 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 71,661 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 71,660 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 79,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2012 61,567 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 74,564 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 70,161 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)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 60,036 miles

under body covered in trims

Pass 8 Jan 2010 55,987 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 46,564 miles

Airbag light on

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cla?

Based on 441,092 MOT tests across 69,789 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
7,467
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
69,789
On UK Roads
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G11 VVA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cla in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 56 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The Mercedes-benz Cla typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G11 VVA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cla, first registered on 17 August 2009.

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