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SHZ 4501

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,087 mi
Last recorded95,087 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHZ 4501
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 95,087 miles

Front undertray

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 92,962 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 90,433 miles

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

Front undertrays fitted cant fully inspect

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Dec 2023 90,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front undertrays fitted cant fully inspect

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2022 88,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 88,216 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 83,792 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 79,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 71,647 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 65,242 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 65,242 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 60,266 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 60,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 53,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 46,205 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 40,875 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake disc's slightly corroding

Pass 4 Jun 2013 35,866 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 35,866 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

tracking

Pass 20 Feb 2012 29,051 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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SHZ 4501 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SHZ 4501, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SHZ 4501 registered?

SHZ 4501 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 19 February 2009.

Is SHZ 4501 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHZ 4501 shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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