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KR59 WLP

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,638 mi
Last recorded105,638 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 WLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 105,638 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 100,696 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 100,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 95,626 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2024 95,624 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner side (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 91,862 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 91,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 86,943 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 84,543 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 84,543 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 81,991 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Nov 2018 79,134 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 76,111 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 71,918 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 68,333 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 68,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 67,016 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 67,013 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre has a deep crack inner side wall

Pass 7 Nov 2013 64,884 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 51,894 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 WLP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WLP, 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 WLP registered?

KR59 WLP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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