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LD59 LCL

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,386 mi
Last recorded52,386 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 LCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 52,386 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2024 50,160 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 50,145 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 47,654 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 17 Oct 2022 46,617 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2021 44,930 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2020 43,827 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2020 43,827 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2019 42,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2018 39,779 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2017 34,545 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 34,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 28,855 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 24,228 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2014 17,930 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 17,924 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 11,786 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 8,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Oct 2012 8,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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LD59 LCL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LD59 LCL, 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 LD59 LCL registered?

LD59 LCL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is LD59 LCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD59 LCL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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