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KN09 LFR

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,700 mi
Last recorded178,700 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 LFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 178,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 178,669 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to emitting excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 168,458 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 162,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 162,466 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 154,286 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 142,966 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 133,014 miles

N/s/r diff sill leaking but not excessive

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TRACKING NEEDS RESETTING (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 133,011 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/s/r diff sill leaking but not excessive

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TRACKING NEEDS RESETTING (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 128,872 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 122,582 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated 275-35-18

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 118,862 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 118,862 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 114,006 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 107,385 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2015 107,385 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2014 93,080 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 92,655 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 68,448 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 684,488 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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 LFR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LFR, 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 LFR registered?

KN09 LFR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 6 April 2009.

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