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GL09 UPY

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

214,616 mi
Last recorded214,616 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2021 214,616 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 197,416 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

nearside front fog lamp missing and bumper has damage

Pass 17 Jan 2020 186,821 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damage but not resulting in sharp edge

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wear warning light is on, pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 169,963 miles

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 15 Jan 2019 169,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed off inner edge

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front tyre slightly scrubbed off inner edge

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Dec 2017 152,339 miles

rear discs badly lipped

Fail 18 Dec 2017 152,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 40 18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 40 18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275 35 18 (4.1.E.1)

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

rear discs badly lipped

Pass 19 Nov 2016 129,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2753518 (4.1.E.1)

oil leak on diff

Pass 1 Oct 2015 98,631 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 70,826 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)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 70,826 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 48,022 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 48,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 16,321 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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GL09 UPY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GL09 UPY, 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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GL09 UPY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 8 August 2009.

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