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RX09 MDF

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,457 mi
Last recorded150,457 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX09 MDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 150,457 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 150,457 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 150,220 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 150,219 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 131,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 131,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 119,123 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 119,123 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2019 100,705 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 100,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 82,225 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 82,225 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2018 82,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2016 66,690 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 61,059 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 54,037 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2014 47,248 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 47,245 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 41,829 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 41,803 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 41,675 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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RX09 MDF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol 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 RX09 MDF, 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 RX09 MDF registered?

RX09 MDF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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