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RO09 VUU

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,270 mi
Last recorded134,270 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 VUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 134,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 127,929 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush in arm (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush in arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 127,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush in arm (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush in arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 121,297 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush in arm (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush in arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 121,294 miles

Fuel system component leaking Front of engine damp with diesel and engine undertray damp (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm outer bush (rose joint type) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm outer bush (rose joint type) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush in arm (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush in arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 114,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2022 114,734 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 107,806 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 107,802 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 100,431 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 100,429 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 90,247 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 90,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 83,179 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 83,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 76,211 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 68,720 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 61,881 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 58,181 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 48,126 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 47,319 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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RO09 VUU 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 RO09 VUU, 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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RO09 VUU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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