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ML09 LWM

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,479 mi
Last recorded128,479 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 LWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 128,479 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 111,717 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 111,715 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 90,330 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 84,833 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 82,125 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 82,125 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced Mirror lamp (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 81,149 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front brake caliper in poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2019 77,204 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 77,204 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 71,404 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 61,071 miles

Offside Rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 26 Aug 2015 55,305 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 48,938 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 48,938 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 42,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 36,716 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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ML09 LWM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ML09 LWM, 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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ML09 LWM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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