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MR02 BCR

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,159 mi
Last recorded99,159 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR02 BCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 99,159 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 97,639 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 95,353 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 91,727 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 88,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost arm bush worn but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 88,490 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Frontmost arm bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost arm bush worn but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 86,149 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 19 Aug 2019 80,830 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth wearing low

Offside Rear tyre tread depth wearing low

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2019 80,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth wearing low

Offside Rear tyre tread depth wearing low

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2018 73,046 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2017 65,333 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 54,921 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 44,466 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 33,076 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage

Pass 29 Aug 2013 21,628 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2012 9,884 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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MR02 BCR 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 87.5%.

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 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 MR02 BCR, 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 MR02 BCR registered?

MR02 BCR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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The MOT history for MR02 BCR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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