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LG59 JHY

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,777 mi
Last recorded130,777 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 JHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 130,777 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 122,243 miles

both inner steering rack joints have slight play in them , ok at present.

Pass 9 Jan 2024 114,788 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 106,479 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges ( no visible tread ).

both rear tyres worn down to 3mm .

rear exhaust brackets rusted off both exhaust pipes, exhaust still supported ok by remaining brackets.

Pass 28 Jan 2022 99,755 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

small chip in windscreen zone A , ok at present.

Fail 20 Jan 2022 99,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked . ball joint is part of suspension hub assembly . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint has movement in but not excessive at present. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

small chip in windscreen zone A , ok at present.

Pass 14 Jan 2021 91,281 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 78,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 78,248 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted to entire underside of vehicle obscuring most underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2019 57,621 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted full length of car

Pass 8 Aug 2018 57,529 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 57,528 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 53,044 miles

EML on

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust bracket corroded through

Pass 24 Jun 2016 47,656 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 43,958 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 39,315 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 33,427 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 25,562 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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LG59 JHY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver 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 LG59 JHY, 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 LG59 JHY registered?

LG59 JHY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 6 September 2009.

Is LG59 JHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG59 JHY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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