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GL09 GZU

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,187 mi
Last recorded126,187 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 GZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 126,187 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2019 123,607 miles

Under tray fitted

Slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2019 120,374 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 117,461 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 111,882 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 111,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2016 97,259 miles

Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear balljoints (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 82,195 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 66,242 miles

n/s front tyre cut in sidewall but no exposed cords

Pass 19 Jul 2012 41,619 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GL09 GZU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GL09 GZU, 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 GL09 GZU registered?

GL09 GZU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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