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KN59 WHU

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

236,821 mi
Last recorded236,821 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 WHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 236,821 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 227,619 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2023 217,635 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 207,154 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Apr 2021 199,271 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 194,631 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 174,962 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside park brake effort lower than expected. 221k/124k

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 174,958 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside park brake effort lower than expected. 221k/124k

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 155,433 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 155,429 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 139,239 miles

ALL TYRES POOR / WORN

OIL LEAK

Pass 28 Mar 2016 129,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

TPMS light on

centre brake light not working

Pass 27 Mar 2015 122,357 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 111,610 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 89,634 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 89,625 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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 WHU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KN59 WHU, 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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KN59 WHU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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