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LA05 PSA

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,852 mi
Last recorded65,852 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 PSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 65,852 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded at edge of cover where meets hose (1.1.11 (c))

point to note! covers fitted all over vehicle prevents full inspection

Fail 30 Sep 2025 65,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at edge of cover where mmeets brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture at edge of covers to brake hose leaking fluid (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded at edge of cover where meets hose (1.1.11 (c))

point to note! covers fitted all over vehicle prevents full inspection

Pass 4 Oct 2024 64,055 miles

Engine Covers

Nearside Front Inner Tyre Wearing on edge

Nearside Rear tyre on 2.3mm

Offside Front Inner Tyre Wearing on edge

Offside Rear Tyre on 3mm

Under Trays

Pass 5 Oct 2023 61,938 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Sep 2022 58,949 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Sep 2021 55,739 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Oct 2020 53,706 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 51,205 miles

Engine Covers

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a puncture

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

Under Trays

Pass 2 Oct 2018 48,139 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2018 48,139 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front tyres worn on inner edges

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2017 43,844 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 38,718 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 33,813 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 33,813 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 28,767 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 23,586 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 20,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LA05 PSA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LA05 PSA, 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 LA05 PSA registered?

LA05 PSA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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