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MJ59 OYV

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

154,930 mi
Last recorded154,930 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 OYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 154,930 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

centre exhaust clamps corroded and partially broken

Fail 5 Dec 2023 154,868 miles

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

centre exhaust clamps corroded and partially broken

Pass 30 Nov 2022 149,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

undertrays fitted covering testable items

x 2 centre exhaust clamps split

Fail 23 Nov 2022 149,184 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached in hub (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

undertrays fitted covering testable items

x 2 centre exhaust clamps split

Pass 18 Nov 2021 143,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

undertrays fitted covering testable items

x 2 centre exhaust clamps broken system still secure

Fail 18 Nov 2021 143,285 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket missing at front of rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

undertrays fitted covering testable items

x 2 centre exhaust clamps broken system still secure

Pass 8 Dec 2020 139,266 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamps corroded and split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 8 Dec 2020 139,266 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamps corroded and split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 5 Feb 2020 136,676 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

tpms warning on

Fail 30 Jan 2020 136,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front and rear wheels fitted on wrong axle

tpms warning on

Pass 23 Jan 2019 131,947 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 23 Jan 2019 131,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire leaking badly from engine compartment (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 25 Jan 2018 127,140 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 126,112 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 126,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 106,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread reading 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread reading 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread reading 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread reading 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyres scrubbed on inner edges

exhaust tail pipe brackets broke but system secure

Pass 3 Aug 2015 87,009 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 87,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 70,341 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 70,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 66,871 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 26,538 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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MJ59 OYV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MJ59 OYV, 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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MJ59 OYV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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