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KR09 YGW

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,557 mi
Last recorded157,557 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 YGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 157,557 miles

Exhaust flexi-pipe deteriorated

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 157,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust flexi-pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 154,141 miles

Exhaust flexi-pipe deteriorated

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

Multiple small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 154,141 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust flexi-pipe deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Multiple small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 150,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 6 Jun 2023 150,025 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust flexi-pipe slightly damaged

Multiple stonechips in swept area of windscreen

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 145,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 135,698 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 135,698 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 124,280 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 118,147 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 111,490 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 103,594 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 92,673 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 80,852 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 72,509 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 58,137 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 42,192 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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KR09 YGW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KR09 YGW, 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 KR09 YGW registered?

KR09 YGW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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