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VE09 SKO

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

61,492 mi
Last recorded61,492 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE09 SKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 61,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 60,067 miles

washers working but weak

Fail 7 Jul 2025 60,067 miles

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

washers working but weak

Pass 30 May 2024 58,417 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2023 57,072 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 57,070 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of the two (pushed into hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 55,740 miles

Both parking brake performances very low

Fail 24 May 2022 55,740 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both parking brake performances very low

Pass 7 May 2021 54,338 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 53,597 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 50,299 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 50,297 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Squeak from nearside front suspension

Pass 14 Jun 2017 43,699 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 37,408 miles

Nearside front plus offside rear tyres on legal limit

Fail 13 Jun 2016 37,310 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside front plus offside rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 10 Apr 2015 30,766 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 30,766 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 24,536 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 24,535 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 20,409 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 20,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2012 17,484 miles

rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 25 Jul 2012 17,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres worn inner edges

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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VE09 SKO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VE09 SKO, 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 VE09 SKO registered?

VE09 SKO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 4 August 2009.

Is VE09 SKO safe to buy?

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