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GO51 DHU

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,863 mi
Last recorded86,863 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGO51 DHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 86,863 miles

Offside headlamp has poor aim/beam image

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside

Pass 11 Jun 2025 82,225 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 76,832 miles

Nearside Inner steering rack has slight play

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Jun 2023 72,921 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 72,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 70,830 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 68,352 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING VIEW TO SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 May 2020 66,563 miles
Fail 23 May 2020 66,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 60,444 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 58,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 53,161 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2016 49,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 41,360 miles

Front tyres worn inside edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 32,620 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 25,367 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 21,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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GO51 DHU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GO51 DHU, 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 GO51 DHU registered?

GO51 DHU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is GO51 DHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GO51 DHU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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