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J3 AUW

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

131,250 mi
Last recorded131,250 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 AUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 131,250 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2026 131,227 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 127,027 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2025 127,027 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 122,526 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 117,547 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 104,816 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 104,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 90,212 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 90,211 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 84,193 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 76,482 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 76,463 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 68,777 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 58,396 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 58,373 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 54,978 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 54,978 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 47,678 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 47,677 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 37,976 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 25,844 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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J3 AUW 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 J3 AUW, 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 J3 AUW registered?

J3 AUW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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