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SK59 LHC

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,087 mi
Last recorded100,087 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 LHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 100,087 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 87,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 87,256 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 76,239 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 76,238 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

offside rear wheel fitted to offside front and offside front wheel fitted to offside rear

Pass 3 Sep 2021 72,303 miles

Front windscreen has minor chips but not affecting view to the front.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and beginning to misshape advise replacing. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle due for a service.

Pass 4 Sep 2020 67,734 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 63,184 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing uneven,n/s close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 63,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing uneven,n/s close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 58,470 miles

Nearside Rear slight wear shock bush

Pass 31 Jul 2017 51,486 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 43,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 40,310 miles

Front brake application is uneven.

Parking brake effort is uneven.

Rear brake pads are low. Noticably more wear on nearside.

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Uneven wear on nearside front tyre.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 33,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2014 33,492 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 27,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 22,662 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 LHC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SK59 LHC, 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 LHC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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