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SS09 PAV

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,611 mi
Last recorded124,611 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS09 PAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 124,611 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive /Underbody covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Oct 2025 124,595 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S+N/S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive /Underbody covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2024 119,586 miles

Brake Pipes Corroded

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

Offside Front headlamp slightly discoloured

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under Carriage Covers Fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2024 119,581 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Ply Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake Pipes Corroded

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under Carriage Covers Fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2023 114,885 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underbody/Sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2022 110,668 miles

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2022 110,668 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam changed bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2022 107,743 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 105,466 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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 below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 100,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken not effecting security of system (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 89,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted to under side of car engine and middle section obscuring some components from view

Pass 8 May 2018 80,101 miles

under trays fitted to engine and centre of car obscuring some items from being viewed

Fail 8 May 2018 80,101 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

under trays fitted to engine and centre of car obscuring some items from being viewed

Pass 12 May 2017 71,155 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items from view engine bay and front to rear near side and off side

Fail 12 May 2017 71,155 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some items from view engine bay and front to rear near side and off side

Pass 25 Apr 2016 58,733 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 51,793 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 41,571 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 41,571 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 30,372 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 29,455 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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SS09 PAV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SS09 PAV, 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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SS09 PAV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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