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SK59 LGO

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Green Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,268 mi
Last recorded143,268 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 LGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 143,268 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 135,423 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 124,531 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 115,259 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 115,259 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 112,509 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 101,010 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays & covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2020 96,927 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 96,917 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner and outer track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 89,864 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 30 Mar 2018 84,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 74,647 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 62,985 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 62,010 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 62,010 miles

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

Offside Rear exhaust mounting adrift

Pass 20 Jan 2015 51,689 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 43,565 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 39,320 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres stepped on inside edges

Fail 16 Jan 2013 38,893 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres stepped on inside edges

Pass 13 Jan 2012 30,801 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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SK59 LGO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Green with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SK59 LGO, 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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SK59 LGO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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