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R7 GMC

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,542 mi
Last recorded88,542 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 GMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 88,542 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

exhaust flanges heavily corroded, gas tight at time of check

plastic trims fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Jul 2026 88,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

exhaust flanges heavily corroded, gas tight at time of check

plastic trims fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Jul 2025 87,279 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 86,002 miles

Centre exhaust flanges corroded and cracked but still secure and no leak of gases

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 83,652 miles

Centre exhaust flanges corroded and cracked but still secure and no leak of gases

Fail 31 Jul 2023 83,650 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Centre exhaust flanges corroded and cracked but still secure and no leak of gases

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 82,476 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both centre flanges deteriorated but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 82,476 miles

Exhaust system insecure both rear hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective both centre flanges deteriorated but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 81,372 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 79,840 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 75,431 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 67,186 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All 4 brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Apr 2018 67,180 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All 4 brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2017 59,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 49,568 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 37,556 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 37,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 24,978 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

tyre pressure warning on dash

Pass 27 Jun 2013 16,752 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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R7 GMC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R7 GMC, 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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R7 GMC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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