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KM09 OLN

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,832 mi
Last recorded118,832 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 OLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 118,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 118,832 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 113,495 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 111,050 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Sep 2022 109,354 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 109,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ply chords exposed aswell (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 103,043 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses slight deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear outer pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 96,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 96,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 89,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 89,901 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm. also ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 76,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre cut to outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 76,796 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre cut to outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 67,790 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 67,786 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 57,395 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)

Pass 20 May 2015 46,822 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 43,129 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 37,772 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 34,398 miles

vehicle under panels fitted

Fail 23 May 2012 34,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

vehicle under panels fitted

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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KM09 OLN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KM09 OLN, 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 KM09 OLN registered?

KM09 OLN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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