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GC55 SMC

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

135,874 mi
Last recorded135,874 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC55 SMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2026 135,874 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 128,937 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2024 120,762 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 112,727 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 102,241 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 102,047 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020
Pass 23 Jan 2015 55,745 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 53,520 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 46,639 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 37,992 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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GC55 SMC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 GC55 SMC, 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 GC55 SMC registered?

GC55 SMC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 June 2009.

Is GC55 SMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC55 SMC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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