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SK09 YZW

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,255 mi
Last recorded124,255 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 YZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 124,255 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 124,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 117,803 miles

Near Side Lower Ball Joint Dust Cover Creaking Persing

Pass 15 Jul 2021 112,308 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 112,308 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure brackets broke (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 106,292 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 100,357 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2018 91,544 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 83,224 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

advise uneven tyre wear front inner tyres

Pass 21 Jun 2016 73,213 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 64,555 miles

advise no diesel smoke detected

Pass 4 Jul 2014 54,710 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 46,685 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 37,959 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 37,959 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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SK09 YZW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SK09 YZW, 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 SK09 YZW registered?

SK09 YZW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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