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KU59 RHE

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,140 mi
Last recorded172,140 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 RHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 172,140 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner track arms ()

Pass 13 Mar 2025 156,500 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 156,451 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 150,731 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 150,731 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 149,274 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 145,290 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 134,231 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 129,069 miles

Front has body damage.

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 129,069 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front has body damage.

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 106,037 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has small hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear starting (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 106,035 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has small hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear starting (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 89,074 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 68,784 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre outer wall not to cords

Pass 19 Aug 2015 48,784 miles

offside rear quater panel damaged

both front tyres worn on inner edge/sidewall

Pass 20 Aug 2014 32,767 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 27,751 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 23,349 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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KU59 RHE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RHE, 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 RHE registered?

KU59 RHE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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