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M222 MNC

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,046 mi
Last recorded97,046 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM222 MNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 97,046 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 93,031 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 93,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens couded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside lens clouded

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 96,349 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 96,349 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 84,060 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 83,950 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 78,406 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 78,406 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 73,514 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 70,460 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 63,771 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 60,358 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 56,076 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 45,648 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 35,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 35,952 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 26,603 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 25,772 miles

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

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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M222 MNC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black 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 M222 MNC, 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 M222 MNC registered?

M222 MNC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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