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JIG 8012

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,622 mi
Last recorded125,622 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 8012
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 125,622 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 111,015 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 105,170 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2023 105,170 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2022 100,925 miles

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

undertrays hinder inspection

Fail 3 Jun 2022 100,827 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

undertrays hinder inspection

Pass 28 May 2021 98,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 93,252 miles

middle to rear exhaust flanges cracked

Fail 25 Jun 2019 93,252 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm anti rollbar link ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust brackets adrift

middle to rear exhaust flanges cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2018 90,031 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 90,031 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 86,058 miles

Nearside Front nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jul 2016 81,909 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre cracked and bald inner edge

offside front tyre slightly cracked and wearing shoulders

offside front tyre valve slightly perished

Fail 19 Jul 2016 81,909 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre cracked and bald inner edge

offside front tyre slightly cracked and wearing shoulders

offside front tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 19 Jun 2015 76,096 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 73,839 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear pads starting to get low

Pass 30 Aug 2013 60,643 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded inner surface.

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge of tread.

very slight knock from steering when rock steering wheel,no play in trackrod ends.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 49,116 miles

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inside

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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JIG 8012 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JIG 8012, 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 JIG 8012 registered?

JIG 8012 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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