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R55 ENU

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,014 mi
Last recorded102,014 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 ENU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 102,014 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 97,146 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 94,341 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 89,495 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 85,057 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 85,055 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 80,790 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 80,790 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 75,411 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 72,127 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 68,778 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 68,778 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 65,235 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 60,648 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Pass 9 Dec 2015 51,946 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 42,725 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 42,725 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 30,483 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 23,437 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 23,437 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has wall damage,no cords exposed.

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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R55 ENU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R55 ENU, 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 R55 ENU registered?

R55 ENU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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