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HJ59 KMX

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,313 mi
Last recorded140,313 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 KMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 140,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 140,313 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 121,711 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 121,711 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 117,732 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 117,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 104,096 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes of n/s and o/s front arms starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 104,085 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes of n/s and o/s front arms starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 89,645 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 75,174 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 56,733 miles

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

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 20 Jun 2015 44,041 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 36,777 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 25,997 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 25,997 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 15,111 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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HJ59 KMX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HJ59 KMX, 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 HJ59 KMX registered?

HJ59 KMX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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