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GW09 SGW

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,300 mi
Last recorded105,300 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW09 SGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 105,300 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 100,970 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 94,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245-40-18-97W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 87,179 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 87,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 78,560 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Vehicle has full length undertrays

Fail 29 Mar 2022 78,559 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Vehicle has full length undertrays

Pass 7 Dec 2020 76,366 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 75,478 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 74,473 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 74,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 67,655 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 67,655 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 13 Dec 2016 58,334 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 48,938 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 38,670 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 29,941 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 19 Dec 2012 22,733 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 22,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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GW09 SGW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc 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 GW09 SGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GW09 SGW?

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What year was GW09 SGW registered?

GW09 SGW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is GW09 SGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GW09 SGW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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