CarVerify

Free Car Check

MX59 XAB

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

211,305 mi
Last recorded211,305 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 XAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 211,305 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 211,305 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 201,243 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 192,307 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 192,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 187,728 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 186,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush worn close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 176,802 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 164,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wing mirror glass cracked

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

Fail 3 Nov 2018 164,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front wing mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 144,445 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 119,251 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken but system still supported.

Under trays. Blocking view of components.

Fail 14 Oct 2016 118,220 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken but system still supported.

Under trays. Blocking view of components.

Pass 23 Oct 2015 98,264 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracks in plastic. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Sidewall damaged, Outer tread cracking, inner edge worn. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall damaged.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer tread cracking, inner edge worn. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre.

Undertrays fitted. Obscuring components.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 82,400 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 64,799 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

high level stop lamp has been disconnected

Fail 19 Nov 2013 64,799 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 40,317 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
Full Mercedes-benz Cls reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MX59 XAB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MX59 XAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MX59 XAB?

You can check the full history of MX59 XAB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MX59 XAB registered?

MX59 XAB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 December 2009.

Is MX59 XAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX59 XAB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MX59 XAB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MX59 XAB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.