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KV09 KTA

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,495 mi
Last recorded150,495 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 KTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 150,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 138,209 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 125,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak around rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 112,933 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 100,851 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 100,851 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 97,514 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 97,513 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating suspect warped discs ? (1.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material out to flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake is acceptable but could be better.

Pass 21 Mar 2020 94,638 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 92,044 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 88,485 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear @ rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear @ rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2017 83,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 83,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 76,255 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 67,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2014 57,088 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 47,177 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 38,329 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 KTA 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 KV09 KTA, 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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KV09 KTA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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