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KW09 AAY

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

176,419 mi
Last recorded176,419 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW09 AAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 176,419 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 2mm.

Exhaust mounting defective rear pipe mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 154,986 miles

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

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

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))

engine pans

front brake pads low

Pass 26 Jul 2017 129,989 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

engine pans

tested wet

zero smoke

Pass 1 Jul 2016 96,947 miles

engine pans

zero smoke

Pass 22 Jul 2015 69,942 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 69,942 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre worn near to min.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 60,634 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 49,363 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 43,362 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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KW09 AAY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 KW09 AAY, 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 KW09 AAY registered?

KW09 AAY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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