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LO09 ZPU

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,671 mi
Last recorded83,671 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 ZPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 83,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 83,671 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 81,615 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 78,748 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 76,779 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords And wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both rear rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 75,480 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both torque arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 75,478 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both torque arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 73,843 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 18 Jun 2020 72,289 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 68,784 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 68,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 65,722 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 9 May 2018 65,708 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 62,173 miles

Front Both tyres worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre (X2)

Pass 4 May 2016 59,225 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 51,095 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 May 2015 51,071 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2014 42,808 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 12 May 2014 42,808 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 38,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn out of shape

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn out of shape.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 32,116 miles

n/s/f aluminium wheel inner rim damaged & buckled

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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LO09 ZPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LO09 ZPU, 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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LO09 ZPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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