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SD59 YMS

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

141,786 mi
Last recorded141,786 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 YMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 141,786 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 140,504 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 140,496 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 139,263 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s+o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

under tray wet with oil

Fail 10 Dec 2022 139,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s+o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

under tray wet with oil

Pass 24 Nov 2021 126,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 126,919 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 118,656 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 113,829 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s+o/s ()

o/s/centre exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2019 113,822 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s+o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s+o/s ()

o/s/centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2018 105,680 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2018 105,680 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2017 99,991 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 99,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 91,736 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 91,736 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 85,451 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 85,451 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 66,294 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 66,294 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 55,128 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 55,128 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 41,149 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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SD59 YMS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SD59 YMS, 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 SD59 YMS registered?

SD59 YMS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 November 2009.

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