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LS09 YBY

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,017 mi
Last recorded78,017 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 YBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 78,017 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 72,985 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 68,712 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 65,765 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 62,293 miles

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

handbrake effort on limit nearside weak

Pass 28 Jul 2021 58,885 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 58,885 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 56,026 miles

Rear number plate beginning to deteriorate.

Pass 5 Apr 2019 53,254 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of pair. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 48,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 48,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 40,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3,000 miles remaining. (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 33,062 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads approx. 3-4000 miles remaining. (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 33,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads approx. 3-4000 miles remaining. (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 26,434 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 24,487 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 22,195 miles

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

Offside Front 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 1 Jun 2012 21,093 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 YBY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LS09 YBY, 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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LS09 YBY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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