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GY09 VNT

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,887 mi
Last recorded71,887 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 VNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 71,887 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted, unable to check some components

Fail 18 Aug 2017 71,885 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted, unable to check some components

Pass 23 Aug 2016 69,163 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 64,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

crack in windscreen n/s not in field of view

Fail 20 Aug 2015 64,018 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

crack in windscreen n/s not in field of view

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2014 59,947 miles

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

all brake discs corroded/worn

nearside rear, nearside front, and offside front tyres have worn edges

Pass 12 Aug 2013 53,200 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 42,201 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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GY09 VNT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GY09 VNT, 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 GY09 VNT registered?

GY09 VNT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 10 June 2009.

Is GY09 VNT safe to buy?

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