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LR59 GZM

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,724 mi
Last recorded140,724 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 GZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 140,724 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 140,462 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 140,462 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the left (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/30zr20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 135,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 125,592 miles

n/s/f brake hose slightly damaged

n/s/f fog lamp inoperative

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2018 120,455 miles

front tyres have small cuts to edges

rear exhaust brackets/ mountings corroded/ becoming loose

Pass 27 Jun 2017 112,857 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 74,651 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 74,651 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 74,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 74,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 11 Oct 2013 65,997 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 49,839 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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LR59 GZM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LR59 GZM, 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 LR59 GZM registered?

LR59 GZM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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