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RV59 AGX

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

182,407 mi
Last recorded182,407 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 AGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 182,407 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 182,366 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 182,364 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 175,508 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2022 170,373 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 162,275 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack joint

Pass 20 Jan 2020 154,498 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 151,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind fuel tank and plastic under body covers. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind fuel tank and under body plastic covers. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 145,375 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 145,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2017 135,161 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 132,898 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 113,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 102,097 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 102,097 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 75,570 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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RV59 AGX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RV59 AGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV59 AGX registered?

RV59 AGX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is RV59 AGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 AGX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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