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VN09 BOJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,651 mi
Last recorded182,651 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 BOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 182,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 182,360 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Drivers interior door handle insecure

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 177,769 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2023 177,739 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2022 156,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertray fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2021 141,305 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 126,852 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring warning illuminated

Fail 18 Jun 2020 126,839 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring warning illuminated

Pass 2 May 2019 123,854 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 114,405 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 101,659 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 101,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm . inner edge worn to wire . (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 89,723 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 85,256 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 73,542 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 28 Mar 2013 60,653 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

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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VN09 BOJ 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 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 VN09 BOJ, 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 VN09 BOJ registered?

VN09 BOJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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