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H5 BAF

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

63,430 mi
Last recorded63,430 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 BAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 63,430 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 62,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 59,821 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 56,812 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 53,888 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 51,586 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 49,583 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 47,801 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 44,570 miles

Both front tyres cracking to treads and outer sidewalls

Fail 21 Aug 2018 44,570 miles

Both front tyres cracking to treads and outer sidewalls

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 41,774 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 39,013 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 36,058 miles

Both rear tyres cracking to tread

Front discs worn on inner faces

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Castor leak (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 36,058 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play As marked (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear tyres cracking to tread

Front discs worn on inner faces

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Castor leak (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 32,545 miles

o/s/r + n/s/r tyres have cracks within treads

Pass 21 Aug 2013 28,891 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 26,315 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 26,315 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 24,687 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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H5 BAF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 H5 BAF, 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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H5 BAF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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