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KR59 BJY

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,082 mi
Last recorded130,082 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 BJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 130,082 miles

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

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))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 130,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 127,110 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 127,110 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 118,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also damaged on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Feb 2024 118,486 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre leaking on the inner bead

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also damaged on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2023 110,754 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Feb 2023 110,752 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2022 104,302 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2020 97,801 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 92,839 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 85,466 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 77,633 miles

exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2016 68,986 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 59,954 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 50,261 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 39,620 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 31,043 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 31,012 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

no emissions results vechile has diesel particulate filter

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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KR59 BJY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KR59 BJY, 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 KR59 BJY registered?

KR59 BJY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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