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OV59 NUA

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,007 mi
Last recorded81,007 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 NUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 81,007 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output hazy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output hazy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 76,834 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamp lenses hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in both inner steering rack joints ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front torque arm bushes perishing and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear exhaust clamps corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2025 76,834 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamp lenses hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in both inner steering rack joints ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front torque arm bushes perishing and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working O/S/F side/parking light in-op (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2024 71,570 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front torque arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight bind on O/S/F brake

Fail 12 Jan 2024 71,569 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front torque arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight bind on O/S/F brake

Pass 17 Jan 2023 66,542 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 62,057 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Head lamps starting to Craze/cloud (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in n/s of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Deep groove worn into o/s/f brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 59,758 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 57,687 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 52,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 52,250 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 45,887 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 39,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear centre exhaust mounting broken away from exhaust

both rear exhaust box joint clamps missing

Pass 14 Jan 2016 33,681 miles

Both headlights set to flat beam pattern

Both rear door child locks activated

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 33,681 miles

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

Both headlights set to flat beam pattern

Both rear door child locks activated

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to go out of shape on inner

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 25,083 miles

Both headlights set to flat beam

Both rear door child locks activated

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 18,137 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 13,744 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
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OV59 NUA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OV59 NUA, 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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OV59 NUA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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