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GL09 PZW

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,043 mi
Last recorded76,043 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 PZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 76,043 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 72,146 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 70,638 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 66,280 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 53,982 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 53,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 40,764 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 38,489 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 37,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DU275/35Y18 95Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 35,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 35,592 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 32,928 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 18 Jul 2015 29,650 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 25,386 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 25,384 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 21,090 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges, small cracks appearing on inside of nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2012 16,855 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)

slight damage to offside front tyre side wall

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 PZW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GL09 PZW?

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What year was GL09 PZW registered?

GL09 PZW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 9 July 2009.

Is GL09 PZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL09 PZW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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