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R555 AST

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,039 mi
Last recorded114,039 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 AST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 114,039 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 114,008 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 110,268 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 106,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

brake pedal creeps under pressure when first applied

Pass 8 Dec 2022 102,269 miles

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

plastic under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 9 Dec 2021 98,543 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 98,515 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 94,274 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 90,436 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 90,403 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera removed from centre of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 83,792 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 83,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 78,047 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 78,047 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 71,433 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres approximately 2.5mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 29 Dec 2015 65,870 miles

wipers worn

Pass 22 Dec 2014 46,182 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 12 Dec 2014 46,053 miles

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

front tyres worn inner edges

o/s/r 2.9mm

Pass 6 Jan 2014 27,612 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 27,612 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 23,538 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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R555 AST 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 R555 AST, 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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R555 AST is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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