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PJ59 HBN

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,732 mi
Last recorded157,732 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 HBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 157,732 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 121,982 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 121,982 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 101,900 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 82,254 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 82,254 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 75,362 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 68,308 miles

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

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

cut in o/s/f tyre side wall no coards showing

Fail 16 Nov 2017 68,308 miles

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

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

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

cut in o/s/f tyre side wall no coards showing

Pass 16 Nov 2016 60,610 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 54,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre valve is cracking.

Offside Rear Tyre valve is cracking.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 47,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2014 47,295 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 35,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2013 35,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 29,274 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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PJ59 HBN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 PJ59 HBN, 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 PJ59 HBN registered?

PJ59 HBN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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