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J333 WAL

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,535 mi
Last recorded146,535 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 WAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 146,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 141,471 miles

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust small hole

Fail 10 Jul 2025 141,471 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear exhaust small hole

Pass 18 Jul 2024 135,784 miles

Nearside Rear leds out side light

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 132,628 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 126,008 miles

small holes in rear exhaust box x2

Fail 27 Jul 2022 126,008 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

small holes in rear exhaust box x2

Pass 13 Jul 2021 119,776 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front arms (front most) inner bushes de-bonding / splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted covering testable items (brake pipes and fuel lines

Fail 8 Jul 2021 119,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear brake pipe, close to axle flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front arms (front most) inner bushes de-bonding / splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted covering testable items (brake pipes and fuel lines

Pass 6 Jul 2020 115,256 miles

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

Undertrays fitted covering testable items

Fail 6 Jul 2020 115,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted covering testable items

Pass 7 Jun 2019 108,719 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a cut / grove on outer wall tyre, not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush worn slightly and de-bonded but not yet resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted covering both brake pipes and fuel lines

Fail 30 May 2019 108,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a cut / grove on outer wall tyre, not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush worn slightly and de-bonded but not yet resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted covering both brake pipes and fuel lines

Pass 13 Jun 2018 102,841 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 94,619 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 94,618 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 86,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 May 2015 72,659 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 61,474 miles

Offside mirror slightly insecure

Fail 14 May 2014 61,471 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside mirror slightly insecure

Pass 16 May 2013 48,981 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 38,802 miles

front wheel bearings v slight play

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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J333 WAL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 J333 WAL, 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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J333 WAL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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