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ML59 SGL

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,287 mi
Last recorded119,287 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 SGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 119,287 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 119,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 97,270 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 97,266 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 86,027 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 86,020 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 82,164 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 82,160 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 73,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 73,020 miles

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2018 63,665 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 63,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 56,304 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 56,298 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2016 46,416 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 40,706 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 33,266 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 20,871 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 11,093 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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ML59 SGL 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 63.2%.

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 ML59 SGL, 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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ML59 SGL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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