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SB09 ZCL

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,813 mi
Last recorded163,813 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 ZCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 163,813 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 159,563 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 155,205 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 153,121 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 152,941 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall has two splits to cords 245/40 x 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder almost void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 148,381 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder almost void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

both nearside tyres have premature wear to the inner shoulders

Pass 20 Nov 2017 140,348 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 140,348 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. replaced (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 136,925 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 133,697 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 129,264 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat.

Fail 6 Feb 2015 129,264 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 124,036 miles

Brake disc' are corroded and front pads low.

headlight washers are inoperative.

Fail 24 Feb 2014 124,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake disc' are corroded and front pads low.

headlight washers are inoperative.

Pass 4 Feb 2013 112,715 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 103,637 miles

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

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

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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SB09 ZCL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB09 ZCL, 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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SB09 ZCL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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