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JB02 WHO

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,635 mi
Last recorded128,635 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB02 WHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 128,635 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Jul 2025 120,200 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 120,200 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 110,130 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 110,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 101,066 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Metal mount on exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under covers fitted, not allowing full access for inspection

Pass 13 Jul 2022 92,466 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 85,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 81,760 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 76,331 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 66,865 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 59,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 51,273 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 46,157 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 44,504 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 41,147 miles

show plates removed and standard plates fitted at time of test

tyres are all cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2013 37,389 miles

N/S/F TYRE PERISHING ALONG TREAD PATTERN

N/S/R TYRE PERISHING ALONG TREAD PATTERN

O/S/R TYRE PERISHING ALONG TREAD PATTERN

Fail 2 Apr 2013

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

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

N/S/F TYRE PERISHING ALONG TREAD PATTERN

N/S/R TYRE PERISHING ALONG TREAD PATTERN

O/S/R TYRE PERISHING ALONG TREAD PATTERN

Pass 27 Mar 2012 33,475 miles

offside front tyre showing signs of ageing

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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JB02 WHO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 JB02 WHO, 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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JB02 WHO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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