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KN09 HFG

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

222,607 mi
Last recorded222,607 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 HFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 222,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake hoses deteriorating

rear brake hoses perishing/cracking

some play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 27 May 2026 222,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake hoses deteriorating

rear brake hoses perishing/cracking

some play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jun 2025 215,035 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 202,960 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 202,959 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 190,874 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 190,874 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 176,082 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 176,081 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 167,806 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 167,806 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 167,701 miles

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 275/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 167,701 miles

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 275/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 142,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 109,849 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 79,339 miles

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2017 79,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2016 56,569 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 38,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 32,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 24,380 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 24,356 miles

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

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

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

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 HFG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KN09 HFG, 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 HFG registered?

KN09 HFG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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