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V111 AWC

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,049 mi
Last recorded121,049 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV111 AWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 121,049 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 107,708 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 96,992 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 94,560 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 93,482 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth has reached the minimum legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth has reached the minimum legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth has reached the minimum legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 93,473 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth has reached the minimum legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth has reached the minimum legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth has reached the minimum legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 87,588 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 78,688 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 78,688 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 65,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 52,547 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 52,547 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Nov 2017 52,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at connection to flexyhose ,corroded pipe on bend, (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on bend to flexy hose , (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 47,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 43,887 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 62,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 29,484 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 23,699 miles

OSR wheel slightly buckled

Pass 26 Apr 2012 19,227 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 19,227 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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V111 AWC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V111 AWC, 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 V111 AWC registered?

V111 AWC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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