MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,305 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))
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))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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)
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.
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.
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.
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
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?
Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.
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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.
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MX59 XAB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 December 2009.
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