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GF59 TZR

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,231 mi
Last recorded132,231 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 TZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 132,231 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 132,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 127,463 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint in the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside+nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 122,510 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 113,364 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 101,371 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 101,371 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 123,502 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 80,961 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 80,961 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 63,580 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 51,725 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 47,693 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 38,504 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 31,354 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 24,441 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 16,849 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 16,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GF59 TZR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GF59 TZR, 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 GF59 TZR registered?

GF59 TZR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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