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MK09 GJV

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,867 mi
Last recorded109,867 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 GJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 109,867 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2026 109,867 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 108,491 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2025 108,491 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 107,018 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 106,977 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 106,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 106,269 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 106,269 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 106,211 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 91,844 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 77,590 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 77,590 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 65,575 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 52,846 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 52,846 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 36,899 miles

both rear tyres worn to limits on edges

o/s/f tyre worn to limits on inner edges

Pass 9 May 2013 29,658 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 26,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MK09 GJV 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 MK09 GJV, 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 MK09 GJV registered?

MK09 GJV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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The MOT history for MK09 GJV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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