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GN09 UTJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,904 mi
Last recorded125,904 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN09 UTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 125,904 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 113,401 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 113,401 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 103,172 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 103,102 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 100,411 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 97,700 miles

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 95,028 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 89,784 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 85,852 miles

Oil leak ()

Under tray present impeding inspection.

Fail 10 Apr 2018 85,762 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak ()

Under tray present impeding inspection.

Pass 22 Apr 2017 81,929 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 77,774 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 73,948 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 69,012 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 64,094 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 64,072 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2012 59,289 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 59,281 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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GN09 UTJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GN09 UTJ, 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 GN09 UTJ registered?

GN09 UTJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 April 2009.

Is GN09 UTJ safe to buy?

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