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KS09 AKN

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

159,635 mi
Last recorded159,635 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS09 AKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 159,635 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 237,093 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 141,650 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 226,196 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 220,146 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 134,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 127,524 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 127,307 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body Damage

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 119,354 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 105,793 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

offside washer jet poor.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 80,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front tyres cracking

Fail 24 Oct 2014 80,138 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front tyres cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2013 59,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

nearside front tyre perishing

run flat warning illuminated

Pass 18 Oct 2012 55,491 miles

Front and rear inner pads wearing low both sides

Fail 17 Oct 2012 55,476 miles

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

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

offside front inner brake pad wearing low

rear inner brake pads wearing low

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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KS09 AKN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 KS09 AKN, 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 KS09 AKN registered?

KS09 AKN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 7 July 2009.

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