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KY59 JTZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,931 mi
Last recorded103,931 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 JTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 103,931 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very rusty goes under cover (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 103,931 miles

Fuel pipe leaking at filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very rusty goes under cover (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 96,823 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 96,821 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt hub (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached hub (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 89,355 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 81,894 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 81,894 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 76,515 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 76,500 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyre's worn on inside edge through to inner ply 245/40=18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2020 63,318 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 63,318 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 52,498 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 41,244 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 May 2018 40,712 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 38,564 miles

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

under trays and engine cover fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2017 38,564 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2016 35,265 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 32,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions undetected peak (to clean)

Pass 21 May 2014 31,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing inner edges esp n/s

Pass 29 May 2013 28,884 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 24,030 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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KY59 JTZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KY59 JTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY59 JTZ registered?

KY59 JTZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is KY59 JTZ safe to buy?

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