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LM09 KOB

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,086 mi
Last recorded132,086 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 KOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 132,086 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))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 132,084 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 116,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 96,841 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 75,434 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 64,432 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 64,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 52,373 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 52,372 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 38,717 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 38,716 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken 1X BLUE AND 1X GREEN DOTS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LOWER REAR BAll JOINT IN THE HUB ASSEMBLY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35zr18 99y XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 33,536 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 28,380 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn edges

glow plug lamp illuminated

slight inner edge wear to rear tyres

wiper blades smearing

Pass 20 Oct 2015 23,434 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 23,434 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 18,470 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 18,437 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 14,467 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 14,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 9,825 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 KOB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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