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GV09 CZM

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

200,733 mi
Last recorded200,733 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 CZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 200,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s. & o.s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n.s. & o.s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2025 200,733 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n.s. & o.s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s. & o.s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 194,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s & o.s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s & o.s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 194,564 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s & o.s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s & o.s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 185,918 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 178,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr & osr (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated frnt lower outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower back outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nsf& osf (5.3.2 (d))

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2021 168,074 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2020 154,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 133,027 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nsf & osf (lower back outer) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 133,027 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nsf & osf (lower back outer) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 114,535 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nsf & osf (lower back outer) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsf & osf (tyre inner tread slightly worn)

Pass 19 May 2017 92,084 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 73,712 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both front wheels slightly buckled

Fail 24 May 2016 73,699 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both front wheels slightly buckled

both rear tyre bald inner edge and perished

Pass 7 May 2015 53,024 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 42,999 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2013 37,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2012 27,218 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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GV09 CZM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GV09 CZM, 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 GV09 CZM registered?

GV09 CZM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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