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GU59 ZZF

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,185 mi
Last recorded112,185 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 ZZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 112,185 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACK ON THE WINDSCREEN O/S FRONT LOWER (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Side (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 12 Dec 2020 107,337 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Dec 2020 107,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Dec 2019 97,141 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 89,808 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 89,808 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 84,481 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 84,481 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 73,661 miles

Front tyres wear inner edge - wheel Alignment

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 73,655 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front tyres wear inner edge - wheel Alignment

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 65,967 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Jan 2015 55,734 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 41,094 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 29,954 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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GU59 ZZF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU59 ZZF, 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 GU59 ZZF registered?

GU59 ZZF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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