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MBZ 7448

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

191,958 mi
Last recorded191,958 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 7448
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 191,958 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

center exhaust clamp slip

Fail 6 Nov 2025 191,896 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

center exhaust clamp slip

Pass 23 Oct 2024 183,435 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 183,435 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 177,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 2454018 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm 2454018 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 177,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 2454018 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm 2454018 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 173,991 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both N/S/R and O/S/R exhaust mounts broken away. Under rear differential. (6.1.2 (a))

Unable to fully inspect all brake and fuel pipework due to vehicle under guards being fitted.

Fail 27 Oct 2022 173,991 miles

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 Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both N/S/R and O/S/R exhaust mounts broken away. Under rear differential. (6.1.2 (a))

Unable to fully inspect all brake and fuel pipework due to vehicle under guards being fitted.

Pass 13 Oct 2021 164,009 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight play in the steering rack

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 164,009 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight play in the steering rack

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 158,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 153,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn inner / outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn inner / outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 148,976 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 148,976 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 142,424 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 142,424 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Press In type (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 131,861 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 131,861 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 123,256 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 123,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40r18 97y (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 110,206 miles

Offside front tyre tread worn smooth inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2013 101,586 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 82,293 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 82,293 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MBZ 7448 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 MBZ 7448, 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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MBZ 7448 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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