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KY59 YGV

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,776 mi
Last recorded168,776 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 YGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 168,776 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35R18 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35R18 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 163,601 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 156,528 miles

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))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 156,528 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 148,897 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 140,156 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 131,214 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 131,214 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 119,970 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 103,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 82,298 miles

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

o/s exaust surport broken

Pass 3 Oct 2016 69,068 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 69,068 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 54,682 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 54,682 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 43,973 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 33,973 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 24,334 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 YGV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KY59 YGV, 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 KY59 YGV registered?

KY59 YGV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 10 October 2009.

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