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HY59 RXJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,572 mi
Last recorded167,572 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 RXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 167,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket and link bar broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear parking brake effort poor

Fail 15 Oct 2025 167,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40R18 97Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket and link bar broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear parking brake effort poor

Pass 24 Oct 2024 162,186 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 162,184 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 155,061 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 155,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 148,797 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring engine components

Under tray fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2021 141,390 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken but still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 137,132 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 137,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding possibly a issue with internal brake shoes (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 132,256 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 120,968 miles

engine,undertray,floor,sill covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 107,009 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 85,640 miles

engine cover fitted

o/s/r diff mount missing

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 5 May 2015 59,908 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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

floor covers fitted

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2014 35,207 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 30,335 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 24,502 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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HY59 RXJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HY59 RXJ, 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 HY59 RXJ registered?

HY59 RXJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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The MOT history for HY59 RXJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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