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KP09 DGY

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

99,955 mi
Last recorded99,955 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 DGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 99,955 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 99,887 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.95 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2025 82,000 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 81,999 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 78,339 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 78,298 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT ARM/BJ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 75,536 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 75,518 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 71,848 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 71,848 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 68,638 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 66,831 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 64,299 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 64,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint attached to hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint attached to the hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 60,552 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 60,509 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 56,706 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 50,556 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 43,506 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 43,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2014 29,346 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 24,252 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 18,764 miles

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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KP09 DGY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 KP09 DGY, 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 KP09 DGY registered?

KP09 DGY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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