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NK09 HNU

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,487 mi
Last recorded126,487 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK09 HNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 126,487 miles

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

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 117,844 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 109,967 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 109,966 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2022 103,922 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 98,798 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 94,948 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 94,948 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 87,694 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in tie rod (steering rack)

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

Offside Front slight play in tie rod (steering rack)

engine and floor covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2018 80,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre may need changing soon (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted to floor sections

Pass 4 Sep 2017 71,660 miles

engine and under floor covers fitted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 71,660 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine and under floor covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2016 64,454 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 35,099 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 55,007 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play slight play in lhf track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front has cuts in inner sidewall which are 3mm deep but i cannot see cords

Offside Front rhf tyre has cuts in sidewall but cannot see cords

Fail 3 Aug 2015 55,003 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play slight play in lhf track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front has cuts in inner sidewall which are 3mm deep but i cannot see cords

Offside Front rhf tyre has cuts in sidewall but cannot see cords

Pass 30 Jul 2014 47,305 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 38,756 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 38,630 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

LHR TYRE 3 MM IN PLACES

RHF TYRE 3/4 MM IN PLACES

Fail 18 Jul 2012 29,337 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 29,337 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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NK09 HNU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NK09 HNU, 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 NK09 HNU registered?

NK09 HNU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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