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GL59 OWU

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,623 mi
Last recorded112,623 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 OWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 112,623 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 112,623 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 110,778 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 108,158 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm, min required 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm, min required 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Minor leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 15 Feb 2023 104,328 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 104,328 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 98,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 98,221 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 94,100 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 89,114 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 86,535 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 82,519 miles

Offside Front tyre low inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2017 69,972 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 61,585 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 61,580 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 52,888 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 43,247 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 34,289 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GL59 OWU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 GL59 OWU, 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 GL59 OWU registered?

GL59 OWU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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