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M18 YBE

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,506 mi
Last recorded188,506 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 YBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 188,506 miles

Front BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY WORN

REAR DIFERENTIAL BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 21 Oct 2024 183,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Diff 1 bush missing 1 of 2 bushes

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 183,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall seperation and also at 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Diff 1 bush missing 1 of 2 bushes

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 159,734 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 146,976 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 144,044 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 144,044 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch goes to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 132,803 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 118,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 118,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 100,745 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 100,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside 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 11 Oct 2017 92,797 miles

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 11 Oct 2017 92,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 6 Oct 2016 82,124 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 82,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 65,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner 3/4 of tread (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Oct 2014 54,224 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 46,874 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 36,088 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 27,812 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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M18 YBE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey 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 M18 YBE, 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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M18 YBE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 19 February 2009.

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