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RDB 317

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

30,052 mi
Last recorded30,052 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDB 317
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 30,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished shoulders 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished shoulders 275/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished shoulders 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished shoulders 275/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 29,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished shoulders 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished shoulders 275/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished shoulders 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished shoulders 275/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 29,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 28,260 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 28,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 27,490 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 26,690 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 26,397 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 25,053 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 23,872 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 22,376 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front outer edges have slight cracking & n/s/f tyre inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 20,792 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 18,468 miles

both rear tyres have slight cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2013 17,292 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 13,960 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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RDB 317 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RDB 317, 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 RDB 317 registered?

RDB 317 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 May 2009.

Is RDB 317 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDB 317 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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