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LN09 VPC

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,260 mi
Last recorded159,260 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN09 VPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 159,260 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 151,605 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material runs beneath plastic guard (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened knuckle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 151,576 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material runs beneath plastic guard (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened knuckle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 144,503 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

diesel smell yet no visible leak

Pass 11 Mar 2021 137,309 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 130,161 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 130,153 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2019 118,410 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 105,812 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 105,811 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 98,992 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 89,947 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 78,967 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 78,962 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 64,431 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 55,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 46,195 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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LN09 VPC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LN09 VPC, 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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LN09 VPC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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