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KM09 VBG

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,770 mi
Last recorded119,770 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 VBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2025 119,770 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 20 Nov 2023 99,900 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 90,226 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 83,965 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 83,963 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake application uneven (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn on inner edge plys exposed 245/40ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front discs worn & lipped

Pass 29 Jan 2020 78,003 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 73,197 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 73,197 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 67,679 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 61,929 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 56,597 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 50,136 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 44,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 37,884 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 30,070 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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KM09 VBG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KM09 VBG, 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 VBG registered?

KM09 VBG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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