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VA55 HTY

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,266 mi
Last recorded92,266 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA55 HTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 92,266 miles

Nearside Front fog light in-op

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2026 92,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front fog light in-op

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2025 82,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear fog light in-op

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2024 69,353 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 62,588 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 62,588 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 59,948 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 59,926 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 57,480 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 57,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 56,414 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material border pass (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 54,897 miles

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

Offside Front 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 1 Aug 2018 52,629 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material beside fuel tank (border pass) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 52,592 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material beside fuel tank (border pass) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread and wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2017 47,817 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread and worn on edges

rear brake pads worn

Pass 6 Jul 2016 44,721 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread and wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads worn

Pass 8 Jul 2015 42,343 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 38,110 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 33,029 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 26,563 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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VA55 HTY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver 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 VA55 HTY, 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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VA55 HTY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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