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KN59 XLZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

96,737 mi
Last recorded96,737 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 96,737 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 93,892 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 90,644 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 87,709 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 84,250 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 81,253 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 78,662 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 78,662 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both bulbs replaced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure replaced tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 75,243 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 70,829 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 66,115 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 66,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 63,631 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre punctured

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

Offside front tyre deteriorated

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 56,291 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 50,656 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 41,872 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 31,901 miles

Offside 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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KN59 XLZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XLZ, 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 XLZ registered?

KN59 XLZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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