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LS09 KNU

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,029 mi
Last recorded135,029 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 KNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 135,029 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 135,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 123,312 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 107,545 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 96,554 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 86,487 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 86,487 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 81,187 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 78,293 miles

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

The vehicle has just met the minimum parking brake efficiency requirement

Pass 10 Sep 2018 74,314 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 74,235 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps nearside and offside (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 70,319 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 66,270 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise change asap (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

wipers judder across screen advise change asap

Fail 7 Sep 2016 66,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall and bald inner edge strong advise wheel alignment (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise change asap (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

wipers judder across screen advise change asap

Pass 16 Jun 2015 62,153 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 55,781 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2014 55,744 miles

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 47,790 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 14 Jul 2012 38,079 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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LS09 KNU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LS09 KNU, 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 LS09 KNU registered?

LS09 KNU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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