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N23 JMU

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,786 mi
Last recorded80,786 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 JMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 80,786 miles

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))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 80,786 miles

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

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 79,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 73,755 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2022 71,023 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2021 68,011 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 63,868 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 63,868 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 60,489 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 56,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 52,673 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 46,447 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 40,616 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 34,395 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 28,908 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 23,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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N23 JMU 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 N23 JMU, 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 N23 JMU registered?

N23 JMU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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