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N5 CKS

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,703 mi
Last recorded113,703 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 CKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 113,703 miles

Metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2024 101,523 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 83,763 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 71,457 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 71,444 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 66,351 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 50,890 miles

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 25 Aug 2017 45,289 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 42,781 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 39,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearwear bands (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2014 35,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 30,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2013 30,328 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Aug 2012 23,471 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 23,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre deeply cut/cracking/worn on inner edge

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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N5 CKS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 N5 CKS, 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

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What year was N5 CKS registered?

N5 CKS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is N5 CKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 CKS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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