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VN59 ZSD

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,872 mi
Last recorded96,872 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 ZSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 96,872 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 92,006 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 84,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

front brake disc lipped worn not weakened

nearside and offside rear tyres getting close to legal limit

nearside front inner steering draglink end slight play

rear brake disc worn lipped not weakened

Fail 15 Dec 2023 84,184 miles

Exhaust system insecure nearside and offside rear exhaust clamps corroded not supporting exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

front brake disc lipped worn not weakened

nearside and offside rear tyres getting close to legal limit

nearside front inner steering draglink end slight play

rear brake disc worn lipped not weakened

Pass 20 Jan 2023 78,308 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 72,502 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 67,708 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 67,708 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 62,413 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 54,096 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 48,467 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection//

Fail 7 Dec 2017 48,321 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 45,469 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 42,721 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 42,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 40,068 miles

Both front tyres inner sidewalls BADLY cracked (no cords visible)

Both rear tyres cracking in treads

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stone chips in front screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 36,504 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 32,843 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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VN59 ZSD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VN59 ZSD, 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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VN59 ZSD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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