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KV59 TWJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

217,799 mi
Last recorded217,799 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 217,799 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 213,964 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 194,102 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 175,154 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 148,349 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 134,732 miles

EXHAUST FRONT SECTION CLAP HAS CRACKED

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Sep 2018 134,732 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CASTER ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

EXHAUST FRONT SECTION CLAP HAS CRACKED

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2017 115,501 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 115,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 98,205 miles

Offside Front tyre has cut in sidewall not down to cords

exhaust hangers corroded off but exhaust secure

Fail 27 Sep 2016 98,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre has cut in sidewall not down to cords

exhaust hangers corroded off but exhaust secure

Pass 30 Sep 2015 85,769 miles

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 29 Sep 2015 85,769 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/r disc slightly corroded front discs and pads low

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2014 70,129 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 70,129 miles

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 59,101 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 44,390 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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KV59 TWJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KV59 TWJ, 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 TWJ registered?

KV59 TWJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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