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KT59 WRV

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,187 mi
Last recorded153,187 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT59 WRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 153,187 miles

full belly trays and engine covers fitted unable to see some components engine has slight vibration

Pass 9 Apr 2024 144,347 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 144,342 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 139,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front suspension rear ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

long travel on foot brake

Fail 14 Mar 2023 139,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front suspension rear ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

Pass 1 Mar 2022 137,999 miles

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

both rear exhaust brackets snapped

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2022 137,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear exhaust brackets snapped

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2020 135,859 miles

3 brackets snapped on centre section of exhaust

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and under trays fitted

slight travel on brake pedal

Pass 18 Oct 2019 133,325 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 130,095 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both n/side and o/side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2017 127,299 miles

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 Sep 2016 123,900 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 114,201 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 105,677 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 105,677 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 96,079 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 86,141 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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KT59 WRV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KT59 WRV, 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 KT59 WRV registered?

KT59 WRV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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