MOT Status
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134,270 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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