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SV59 YLS

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

233,643 mi
Last recorded233,643 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 YLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 233,643 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 233,643 miles

Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 225,676 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 225,676 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 216,998 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 216,998 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 188,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake ferrule showing signs of corrosion, covered by rubber sleeve

Nearside Front ROAD WHEEL WELDED IN 2 PLACES

Offside Front Brake ferrule corroded

Offside Front ROAD WHEEL WELDED REPAIR

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 188,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake ferrule showing signs of corrosion, covered by rubber sleeve

Nearside Front ROAD WHEEL WELDED IN 2 PLACES

Offside Front Brake ferrule corroded

Offside Front ROAD WHEEL WELDED REPAIR

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2015 107,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges has serious wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front inner side wall has a cut not deep enough to reach the cord or ply

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 107,066 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges has serious wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

front both tyres inner side wall has cuts not deep enough to reach the cord or oly

Pass 10 Sep 2014 87,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on indicating fault

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Oct 2013 81,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

PLEASE NOTE: No smoke emissions printout due to smoke level too low to be read by EGA.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 64,631 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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SV59 YLS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SV59 YLS, 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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SV59 YLS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 October 2009.

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