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SC09 GJG

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

145,087 mi
Last recorded145,087 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 GJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 145,087 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front foremost arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Aug 2026 145,087 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front foremost arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2025 141,477 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2024 132,237 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2023 129,259 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 129,256 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Bumper likely to become detached grill (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 125,120 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 125,120 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 120,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 120,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 115,360 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 115,360 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 110,052 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 103,689 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jul 2017 97,936 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 97,936 miles

Fuel system component leaking at fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured 2 places (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured 2 places (4.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 91,287 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 91,283 miles

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

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 86,177 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 72,369 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 54,679 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 38,983 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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SC09 GJG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SC09 GJG, 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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SC09 GJG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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