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MK59 KXM

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

219,343 mi
Last recorded219,343 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 KXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 219,343 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 219,338 miles

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 219,275 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive +Rear Diff Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 219,273 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps ALL (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive +Rear Diff Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 207,515 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 308,297 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 180,162 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 151,839 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 151,839 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 149,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Oct 2017 137,410 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 135,275 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 130,457 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 123,216 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 109,970 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 90,332 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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MK59 KXM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK59 KXM, 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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MK59 KXM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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