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LC59 XFL

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,323 mi
Last recorded112,323 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 XFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 112,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Outer edge scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner edge scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 112,321 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Outer edge scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner edge scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 89,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE RENEWAL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop light only 50% working

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE RENEWAL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 89,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE RENEWAL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop light only 50% working

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE RENEWAL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 68,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 57,505 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 57,505 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 55,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

engine covers and body under shields fitted at time of test.

Pass 11 Oct 2019 54,289 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under shields fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Sep 2018 51,695 miles

engine covers and under shield fitted at time of test

service reminder light on

Pass 16 Oct 2017 47,962 miles

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

engine covers and under shields fitted at time of test

exhaust rear silencer bracing bar broken

Pass 25 Oct 2016 43,061 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

engine covers and under shield fitted at time of test

nearside rear bumper marked

Pass 3 Nov 2015 39,532 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 39,532 miles

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

Hanging items removed from screen prior to test.

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 35,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 35,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 30,191 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

windscreen wipers starting to smear

Fail 5 Nov 2013 30,191 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front windscreen washer jet inoperative

windscreen wipers starting to smear

Pass 23 Nov 2012 26,258 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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LC59 XFL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LC59 XFL, 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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LC59 XFL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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