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KU59 FCL

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

180,743 mi
Last recorded180,743 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 FCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 180,743 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 169,850 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 159,000 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 146,599 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 146,599 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 139,212 miles

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

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

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

Small engine oil leak

Small oil leak from rear diff

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Jul 2019 125,895 miles

Emissions too clean to test

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Jul 2019 125,890 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions too clean to test

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Jul 2018 119,287 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 106,354 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Sep 2016 67,370 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Sep 2016 67,370 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Oct 2015 47,943 miles

Offside Front cracks around side walls and wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Aug 2014 40,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 40,590 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 35,419 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 30,083 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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KU59 FCL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc 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 KU59 FCL, 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 KU59 FCL registered?

KU59 FCL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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