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LM09 CXB

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,320 mi
Last recorded100,320 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 CXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 100,320 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 93,477 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

covers fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2024 93,474 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2023 88,545 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 84,072 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 79,458 miles

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

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

Offside Front knocking noise @ front on bringing car into mot bay, nothing found when tested.

Pass 14 Aug 2020 75,260 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 75,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Both front tyres showing signs of run-flat damage

Pass 23 Aug 2019 72,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 72,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 66,633 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2017 61,196 miles

covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2016 52,655 miles

covers fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2016 52,655 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 36,260 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 26,946 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 25,975 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 23,071 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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LM09 CXB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LM09 CXB, 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 LM09 CXB registered?

LM09 CXB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is LM09 CXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM09 CXB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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