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KU59 RHA

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,142 mi
Last recorded134,142 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 RHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 134,142 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 127,600 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2024 122,933 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components...

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot has light seepage of grease... (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor leak from rear differential... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 118,393 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ( Rear differential leaking. ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 113,828 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 109,372 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 101,898 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 101,895 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 92,789 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 82,578 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 68,707 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 9 Nov 2016 56,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn inner edge,2 slight splits in tread pattern and slightly damaged outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension leg gaiter split

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn edges and slight damage to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 56,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn inner edge,2 slight splits in tread pattern and slightly damaged outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension leg gaiter split

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn edges and slight damage to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 45,817 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 38,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2014 38,737 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 34,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front shock absorber, protective rubber boot split

Nearside front tyre has a chunk missing from the outer wall, however no cords or ply exposed

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre has a chunk missing from the outer wall, however no cords or ply exposed

Offside rear tyre has a cut in the outer wall, however not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 29,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front shock absorber, protective gaiter split

nearside front tyre, cut in the outer wall, however not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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 RHA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KU59 RHA, 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 RHA registered?

KU59 RHA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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