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KN09 AZV

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Beige Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,464 mi
Last recorded101,464 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 AZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 101,464 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2024 98,260 miles

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

suspension corroded

undertrays & sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2024 98,254 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

suspension corroded

undertrays & sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2023 95,990 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2022 94,296 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2021 89,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Under trays fitted covering testable components

Fail 15 Sep 2021 89,803 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Under trays fitted covering testable components

Pass 4 Dec 2020 83,052 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both driveshafts corroded.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides. ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 1 Dec 2020 83,051 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both driveshafts corroded.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides. ()

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 13 Dec 2019 71,870 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 66,022 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

car has under and over covers can not see all compoments. car has covers on sills can not see for corrosion. car has engine cover can not see all compoments. can not see brake pipes

hand brake just met limit

Pass 6 Dec 2017 60,763 miles

engine cover fitted

n/s/f tyre iner edge worn

under covers fitted can not see brake pipes

Pass 2 Dec 2016 55,563 miles

car has undercovers and overcovers can not see all compoments

Pass 11 Nov 2015 51,315 miles

over and under covers

Pass 5 Dec 2014 48,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 29,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre valve perished

Pass 23 Apr 2013 27,868 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 22,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KN09 AZV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Beige with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KN09 AZV, 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 KN09 AZV registered?

KN09 AZV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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