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H16 MTP

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,861 mi
Last recorded112,861 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 MTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 112,861 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 107,149 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 103,754 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 103,751 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 100,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 100,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 15 Oct 2021 96,576 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 94,142 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 88,416 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 83,526 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 16 Apr 2018 83,526 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 27 Apr 2017 78,846 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 78,712 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 74,040 miles

emissions to clean to register

Fail 27 Apr 2016 74,040 miles

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

emissions to clean to register

Pass 30 Apr 2015 68,626 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 68,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 65,169 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 60,621 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 55,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak to n/s/r diff oil seal

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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H16 MTP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H16 MTP, 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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H16 MTP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 6 January 2009.

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