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KY09 AAU

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,447 mi
Last recorded111,447 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 AAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 111,447 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 103,701 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 95,384 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 95,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 86,627 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 84,268 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 78,105 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 78,105 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2018 70,866 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 64,550 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 64,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 58,119 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 51,197 miles

n/s/r tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2015 51,197 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2014 44,994 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 44,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 38,342 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 31,701 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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KY09 AAU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KY09 AAU, 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 KY09 AAU registered?

KY09 AAU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is KY09 AAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY09 AAU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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