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SB09 ZDR

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,121 mi
Last recorded127,121 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 ZDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 127,121 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 118,278 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 118,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 110,457 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 110,437 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 105,894 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 104,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall has a tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 98,485 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 93,651 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 88,647 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 88,623 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View

Pass 14 May 2019 85,298 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 81,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 78,974 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 73,326 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 73,325 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 65,421 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 61,345 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 54,630 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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SB09 ZDR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SB09 ZDR, 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 ZDR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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