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L6 GGN

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,801 mi
Last recorded122,801 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 GGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 122,801 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 118,195 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 116,301 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 113,261 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 109,328 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 105,454 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 99,558 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 99,558 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 92,134 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 92,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 82,749 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside

plastic under body guards fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2017 75,033 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 65,370 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 57,937 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 57,937 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 51,964 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 44,416 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 35,100 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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L6 GGN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L6 GGN, 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 L6 GGN registered?

L6 GGN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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