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KY09 AVC

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,495 mi
Last recorded109,495 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 AVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 109,495 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 102,125 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 100,788 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 100,770 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 98,230 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 95,048 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2020 92,202 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 92,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded very corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded very corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 87,481 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 83,526 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 73,379 miles

o/s front steel brake pipe becoming corroded under wheel arch

sill covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Apr 2017 73,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s front steel brake pipe becoming corroded under wheel arch

sill covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Apr 2016 64,914 miles

Smell of diesel under bonnet, not leaking at time of test.

Fail 29 Apr 2016 64,904 miles

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

Smell of diesel under bonnet, not leaking at time of test.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 56,163 miles

1.outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted 2.o/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge 3.n/s/r brake pads worn to limit

Fail 15 Apr 2015 56,155 miles

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

1.outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted 2.o/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge 3.n/s/r brake pads worn to limit

Pass 17 Apr 2014 46,799 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 36,368 miles

slight lift in offside front lower rear ball joint

Pass 2 Apr 2012 27,226 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 AVC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AVC, 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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KY09 AVC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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