MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,257 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?
Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V1 EFM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 V1 EFM, 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 V1 EFM registered?
V1 EFM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2009.
Is V1 EFM safe to buy?
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