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V12 FDM

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,369 mi
Last recorded161,369 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 FDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 161,369 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 161,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near flex hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear seat belt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 146,863 miles

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

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

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

o\s\r + n\s\r exhaust brackets snapped off

Fail 26 Mar 2018 146,491 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn smooth on edges

o\s\r + n\s\r exhaust brackets snapped off

Pass 13 Mar 2017 127,704 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 127,704 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 98,450 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 71,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 71,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.245/40-18.

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges and tread starting to crack slightly. 275/35-18.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 54,179 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 24,369 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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V12 FDM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V12 FDM, 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 V12 FDM registered?

V12 FDM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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