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VK59 YKH

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,945 mi
Last recorded88,945 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 YKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 88,945 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 81,746 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 72,773 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front road wheel has four weld repairs

Fail 16 Oct 2023 72,726 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front road wheel has four weld repairs

Pass 21 Oct 2022 67,527 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 67,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 63,497 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 60,468 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 57,669 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 53,474 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 49,968 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 46,293 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 40,984 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 33,965 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 27,743 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 20,501 miles

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

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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VK59 YKH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc 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 VK59 YKH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK59 YKH registered?

VK59 YKH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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