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LA09 ETJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,899 mi
Last recorded142,899 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA09 ETJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 142,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

plastic covers fitted to underneath of vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2019 129,628 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 24 Mar 2018 114,621 miles

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens broken (1.4.A.2e)

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 25 Mar 2017 94,140 miles

Offside Front Lower fluid leak

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens broken (1.4.A.2e)

engine under trays and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 4 Mar 2017 93,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rearward (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 65,834 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2014 46,288 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 41,216 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 41,214 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

offside hand brake locator missing

Pass 4 Mar 2013 32,911 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 25,602 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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LA09 ETJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LA09 ETJ, 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 LA09 ETJ registered?

LA09 ETJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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