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SM59 VLG

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,421 mi
Last recorded87,421 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 VLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 87,421 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 86,092 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 74,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 65,738 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inside edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 65,738 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket between pipes in v section broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inside edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 52,157 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing slightly on the inside edge

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in the wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre wearing slightly on the inside edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in the wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 52,150 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into the flexi hose, by the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Both rear tyres are wearing slightly on the inside edge

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in the wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre wearing slightly on the inside edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in the wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2015 42,696 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 42,661 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 42,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 30,324 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 24,394 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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SM59 VLG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SM59 VLG, 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 SM59 VLG registered?

SM59 VLG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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