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KS09 HBU

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,456 mi
Last recorded130,456 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS09 HBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 130,456 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 127,390 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 127,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight noise from power steering

Pass 11 Oct 2021 121,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 113,919 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hangers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 113,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative rear sensor arm snapped (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hangers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 101,883 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 91,390 miles

plastic covers fitted underneath obscuring the view of some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2018 91,390 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

plastic covers fitted underneath obscuring the view of some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2017 75,677 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

drivers seat slide switch broken but still operational

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2016 57,985 miles

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

plastic covers fitted in engine bay obscuring the view of some components

plastic covers fitted underneath obscuring the view of some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2015 45,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 35,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 22,908 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 19,982 miles

drivers washer jet partially blocked

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 HBU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 HBU, 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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KS09 HBU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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