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LS59 SHV

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,912 mi
Last recorded116,912 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 SHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 116,912 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 112,322 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 112,266 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 106,444 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 106,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 101,087 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 94,682 miles

Offside Rear Inner slight split in cv boot

Pass 24 Sep 2020 90,001 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 89,937 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 82,017 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 82,017 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 72,952 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 64,191 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 56,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2016 56,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2015 47,180 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 37,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 30,027 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 30,027 miles

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

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

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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LS59 SHV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LS59 SHV, 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 LS59 SHV registered?

LS59 SHV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 3 November 2009.

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