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GT51 TOT

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests29 (25 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.2%

Mileage

155,607 mi
Last recorded155,607 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT51 TOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

25 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 155,607 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 155,607 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 92,695 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 92,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 154,215 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 90,409 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Nov 2023 152,715 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 87,041 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 87,041 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 146,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 80,205 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Nov 2021 140,679 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 70,915 miles

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

exhaust flexy joint deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2020 137,047 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 137,045 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 66,279 miles

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated & has slight blow

Pass 24 Sep 2019 131,124 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))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 57,317 miles

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

exhaust flexy joint deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2018 126,079 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 45,068 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 118,591 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2017 35,324 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 100,239 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 26,173 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 80,097 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 62,340 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 47,367 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 29,231 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 28,328 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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GT51 TOT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.2%.

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 GT51 TOT, 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 GT51 TOT registered?

GT51 TOT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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The MOT history for GT51 TOT shows 29 tests with a 86.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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