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PX09 GHV

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,359 mi
Last recorded117,359 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX09 GHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 117,359 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 108,733 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 108,733 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 96,727 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear middle hanger rusted off but more than secure with other hangers (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 96,703 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

offside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2022 92,588 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 87,042 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 82,060 miles

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))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 77,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 73,601 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 73,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 67,280 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 67,272 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 66,291 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 64,212 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 60,252 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 54,560 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 49,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 42,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PX09 GHV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PX09 GHV, 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 PX09 GHV registered?

PX09 GHV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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