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LM09 SZE

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,035 mi
Last recorded137,035 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 137,035 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 105,692 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 100,875 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 86,871 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 86,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 84,436 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 84,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 80,120 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 70,709 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear sections to flexi hoses of both front to rear steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 55,137 miles

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 14 Oct 2014 49,467 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 40,709 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 30,318 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 30,049 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 SZE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SZE, 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 SZE registered?

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

Is LM09 SZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM09 SZE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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