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KV59 SWW

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,699 mi
Last recorded111,699 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 SWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 111,699 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 103,506 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 101,593 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 rear hangers snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2020 96,902 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 88,785 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 83,526 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 83,522 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 77,968 miles

Emissions too clean to measure a reading

Pass 27 Sep 2016 71,201 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 65,038 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 58,247 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 49,710 miles

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 5 Sep 2013 49,710 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front brake discs are lipped

front brake pads are low

nearside rear tyre has a cut outer sidewall

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 2 Sep 2013 49,709 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 42,318 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight binding from o/s/f brakes when rotated by hand

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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KV59 SWW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KV59 SWW, 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 KV59 SWW registered?

KV59 SWW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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