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S33 BHY

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

201,527 mi
Last recorded201,527 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 BHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 201,527 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 198,220 miles

Lower Undertrays fitted obstruct brake pipes and fuel pipes for inspection

Fail 10 Jun 2024 198,220 miles

Lower Undertrays fitted obstruct brake pipes and fuel pipes for inspection

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 195,038 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 192,059 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside park brake effort lower than nearside

Pass 19 Jul 2021 182,779 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 169,923 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 161,684 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 161,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 151,702 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 135,544 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 135,526 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Central exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 134,635 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2016 103,831 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 70,766 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 70,749 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 47,444 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 44,925 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 44,925 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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S33 BHY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S33 BHY, 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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S33 BHY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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