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V70 BAT

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,252 mi
Last recorded111,252 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 BAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 111,252 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 111,252 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 109,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 106,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 103,180 miles

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

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 24 Jun 2021 97,517 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 93,507 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 86,658 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 86,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 77,091 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 68,050 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 59,799 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 50,237 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 40,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 30,700 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 29,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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V70 BAT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V70 BAT, 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 V70 BAT registered?

V70 BAT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is V70 BAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V70 BAT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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