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KN59 WFO

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,699 mi
Last recorded154,699 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 WFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 154,699 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 144,500 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 132,008 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 131,913 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 125,536 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 125,265 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2021 121,000 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 109,195 miles

Front Windscreen has a slight Stonechip but not effecting Drivers view

Fail 6 Oct 2020 109,194 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside Front ()

Pass 6 Dec 2019 107,019 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 107,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 104,670 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 97,578 miles

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 97,575 miles

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

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 84,526 miles

both front lower front suspension arms have slight play in ball joints and slight movement in inner bushes

both front wheel bearings have slight play

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Dec 2016 71,723 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 58,945 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 58,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 45,673 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 33,234 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 22,263 miles

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

Offside Front 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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KN59 WFO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KN59 WFO, 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 KN59 WFO registered?

KN59 WFO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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