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HK09 AMX

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

166,839 mi
Last recorded166,839 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK09 AMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2023 166,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear and off side brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 159,175 miles

16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 159,175 miles

16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 151,359 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 143,939 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 143,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 135,795 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 133,523 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 133,303 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 118,089 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 99,475 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 97,901 miles

offside rear tread depth low

Fail 21 Jul 2015 97,872 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tread depth low

Pass 11 Aug 2014 85,664 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 85,664 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 74,888 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 57,893 miles

nearside front tyre has cut to inner side wall but not to cords or plys

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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HK09 AMX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HK09 AMX, 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 HK09 AMX registered?

HK09 AMX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 July 2009.

Is HK09 AMX safe to buy?

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