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KV09 KOJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

164,101 mi
Last recorded164,101 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 KOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 164,101 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 157,926 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 157,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 142,106 miles

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres cut outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 142,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres cut outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 140,648 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear brake pipes covered in grease

wet test

Fail 2 Feb 2021 140,648 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear brake pipes covered in grease

wet test

Pass 31 Jan 2020 136,232 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 136,232 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 208,243 miles

fuel smell under bonnet

various tyres wearing low/wearing on edges

Fail 4 Feb 2019 208,111 miles

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

fuel smell under bonnet

tyres wearing on edges/off side rear tyre low

Pass 7 Feb 2018 120,169 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 120,169 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 120,041 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 116,090 miles

lower covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 101,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 87,015 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 74,952 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Mar 2013 74,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Mar 2012 50,922 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 50,922 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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KV09 KOJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KV09 KOJ, 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 KV09 KOJ registered?

KV09 KOJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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