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GU09 EOX

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,294 mi
Last recorded114,294 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 EOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 114,294 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 109,669 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view And central upper . (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 109,662 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view And central upper . (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 98,186 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 98,186 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2022 93,234 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 84,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 Jan 2020 76,005 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 76,005 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 71,916 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 71,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 64,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 56,974 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 50,425 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 42,718 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 37,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 37,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 28,052 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 18,711 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 17,771 miles

both front tyres worn and cracking on inner edge

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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GU09 EOX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU09 EOX, 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 GU09 EOX registered?

GU09 EOX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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