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LN59 OED

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,744 mi
Last recorded124,744 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 OED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 124,744 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 122,463 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 119,881 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 21 Dec 2020 116,818 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 116,793 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 111,602 miles

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear axle leaking oil from N/S

Fail 17 May 2019 111,579 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 101,725 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance at lockout , Front 12 % , Parking brakes 10 %

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Headlamp aim will require recheck at retest

Note ; Noise from rear wheels on rotation , suspect brakes / parking brake shoes related ?

Note ; Oil leak at rear differential , suspect driveshaft seal

Fail 15 May 2018 101,212 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken at lower end (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken at lower end (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes ; Brake discs worn, Front

Brakes ; Brake pads appear low , Front

Brakes ; Imbalance at lockout , Front 12 % , Parking brakes 10 %

Electrical ; Corrosion at battery terminals , may develop a fault ?

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Headlamp aim will require recheck at retest

Note ; Noise from rear wheels on rotation , suspect brakes / parking brake shoes related ?

Note ; Oil leak at rear differential , suspect driveshaft seal

Pass 30 May 2017 86,180 miles

Brakes ; Front brake pads appear low ?

Brakes ; Imbalance , Parking brakes 14 %

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Noise from n/s/r wheel when rotated , suspect brakes / parking brake shoes related

Tyres ; Secondary tread balding at inner edge both front & both rear , suspect close to cords

Pass 31 May 2016 70,048 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 64,366 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 55,086 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 42,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cut near side front tyre tread

Pass 7 Aug 2012 34,056 miles

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

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)

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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LN59 OED is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LN59 OED, 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 LN59 OED registered?

LN59 OED is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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