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MT59 LZJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,081 mi
Last recorded59,081 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 LZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 59,081 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2022 57,453 miles

Front both front sill jacking pads missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear differential mounting missing (1 of 2) recommend repair

Fail 14 Jan 2022 57,445 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front both front sill jacking pads missing

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear differential mounting missing (1 of 2) recommend repair

Pass 15 Jan 2021 52,743 miles

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

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

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

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

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Pass 24 Jan 2020 50,449 miles

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

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Fail 20 Jan 2020 50,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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Pass 6 Apr 2018 43,007 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 43,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing innner wall

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 39,960 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 33,261 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 29,388 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 21,031 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 21,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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MT59 LZJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MT59 LZJ, 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 MT59 LZJ registered?

MT59 LZJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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