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SH09 YGW

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,259 mi
Last recorded112,259 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 YGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 112,259 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 97,258 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 83,506 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 83,506 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 69,682 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 69,681 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 53,514 miles

tyre walls damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2013 37,767 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 37,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 29,817 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 29,718 miles

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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SH09 YGW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SH09 YGW, 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 SH09 YGW registered?

SH09 YGW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 17 June 2009.

Is SH09 YGW safe to buy?

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