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JR53 BJS

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

154,215 mi
Last recorded154,215 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR53 BJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 154,215 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 152,715 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 146,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 140,679 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 137,047 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 137,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2019 131,124 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 27 Sep 2018 126,079 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 118,591 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 100,239 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 80,097 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 62,340 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 47,367 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 29,231 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 28,328 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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JR53 BJS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 JR53 BJS, 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 JR53 BJS registered?

JR53 BJS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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