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SWP 98

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,411 mi
Last recorded124,411 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWP 98
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 124,411 miles

Central Exhaust Clamps Corroded And Split

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Joint Or Centre Bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both Pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 124,312 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn In Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust Clamps Corroded And Split

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Joint Or Centre Bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both Pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 117,176 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamps Cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear Arm To Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake Pad Wiring Rubbed On Drive Shaft

Offside Rear Inner 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) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 117,176 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamps Cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear Arm To Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake Pad Wiring Rubbed On Drive Shaft

Offside Rear Inner 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) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 106,937 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear subframe mounting rear bush perishing

Offside Rear subframe mounting rear bush perishing

Fail 10 May 2024 106,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear subframe mounting rear bush perishing

Offside Rear subframe mounting rear bush perishing

Pass 22 May 2023 97,593 miles

Central Exhaust Clamp Split

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

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

Fail 16 May 2023 97,548 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Around Tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Exhaust Clamp Split

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 89,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE!!!! Very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE!!!! Very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 89,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE!!!! Very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE!!!! Very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 78,564 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 78,562 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 73,360 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 73,155 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 68,563 miles

secondary bonnet catch missing

Fail 3 Jun 2019 68,381 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

secondary bonnet catch missing

Pass 12 Jun 2018 60,387 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 54,442 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 54,442 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 48,197 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 42,078 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 35,183 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 27,378 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 19,700 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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SWP 98 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SWP 98, 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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SWP 98 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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