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KM59 KRV

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,691 mi
Last recorded92,691 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM59 KRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 92,691 miles

Emissions too clean

Pass 19 Sep 2024 90,358 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 85,709 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 84,002 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 81,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All to flexi joints (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 81,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 79,266 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 79,266 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 74,014 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 74,014 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2017 68,458 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 64,341 miles

fuel residue at rear.(no drips)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 64,341 miles

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

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

fuel residue at rear.(no drips)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 64,337 miles

Fuel system component leaking tank area (7.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear union (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 54,451 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 48,938 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 48,916 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 44,644 miles

O/s/f tyre worn close to cords on inner edge.

Smoke Emissions too low for print out.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 36,686 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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KM59 KRV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KM59 KRV, 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 KM59 KRV registered?

KM59 KRV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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