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KN09 HNB

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,801 mi
Last recorded123,801 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 123,801 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Fail 24 May 2024 123,801 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

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

Fail 9 May 2024 123,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 119,024 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 114,954 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 110,292 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 106,973 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 102,589 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2019 102,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 94,397 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 89,094 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Undertrays & sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components.

Pass 17 May 2016 82,700 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 82,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 76,906 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 73,025 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 73,025 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2014 70,428 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 57,198 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 47,475 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 HNB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver 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 KN09 HNB, 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 HNB registered?

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

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