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G9 FSB

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,577 mi
Last recorded145,577 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 FSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 145,577 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2025 141,627 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2025 141,614 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 140,089 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 137,062 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 122,719 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 122,719 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 114,019 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2020 114,019 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 101,286 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 94,264 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 83,625 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 65,823 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 44,460 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 44,460 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 40,626 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 30,470 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 24,673 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 24,663 miles

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

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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G9 FSB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G9 FSB, 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 G9 FSB registered?

G9 FSB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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