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KM59 KSX

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,545 mi
Last recorded139,545 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM59 KSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 139,545 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 135,584 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 132,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 132,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 128,356 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Feb 2020 119,157 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 119,157 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 101,223 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))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 89,427 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 72,174 miles

small cut to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 28 Feb 2017 72,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

small cut to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 7 Jul 2016 68,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

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)

Sidewall damage to NSF tyre

Under-panels fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2015 57,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 42,606 miles

front brake pads worn thin

rear tyre tread depths low

Fail 14 Jul 2014 42,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads worn thin

rear tyre tread depths low

Pass 30 Jul 2013 27,236 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 22,119 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 22,119 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Alloy wheels on front axle are ment to be on rear axle.

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 KSX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver 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 KM59 KSX, 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 KSX registered?

KM59 KSX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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