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GV09 UAE

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,262 mi
Last recorded99,262 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 UAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 99,262 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 84,543 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 83,457 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 82,539 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/r exhaust bracket broken

Pass 1 Oct 2021 73,473 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides, front upper ball joints have slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arb link is slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in the arm looks worn where the strut attaches (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 73,468 miles

Emissions not tested due to fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel hose leaking rubber hose/'s to fuel filter leaking fuel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn joint pressed in to hub carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play joint pressed into hub carrier, doesn't have play but the joint does look to be dry (rusty residue coming from the boot) advise to replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in the arm looks worn, where strut attaches (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is quite cracked on edges, advise to replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear rear wheel alignment check advised, tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2020 66,636 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 66,407 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 63,215 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 63,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Nov 2018 63,193 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 59,979 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edge

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2016 53,965 miles

offside front inner brake pad is wearing close to wear sensor.

under trays and engine bay covers fitted.

Fail 28 Oct 2016 53,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front inner brake pad is wearing close to wear sensor.

under trays and engine bay covers fitted.

Pass 6 Nov 2015 48,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

engine covers fitted.

malfunction message displayed on dash.

offside front tyre has worn bald on inside edge.

under trays fitted.

Fail 4 Nov 2015 48,277 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

engine covers fitted.

malfunction message displayed on dash.

offside front tyre has worn bald on inside edge.

under trays fitted.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 35,569 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 30,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Unable to measure oil temperature4 for emmissions

Pass 26 Jun 2012 21,247 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 UAE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GV09 UAE, 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 UAE registered?

GV09 UAE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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