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VO59 HBN

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,462 mi
Last recorded148,462 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 HBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 148,462 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 144,804 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 144,804 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam bulb replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 128,881 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 128,881 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 118,010 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 118,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 110,057 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 105,267 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2020 105,267 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 101,465 miles

rear brake pipe starting to corrode at rear flexis

under trays fitted

various rear exhaust brackets broken

Pass 11 May 2018 95,619 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 May 2017 88,361 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2016 82,283 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 74,828 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 63,976 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 52,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 42,230 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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VO59 HBN 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 VO59 HBN, 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 VO59 HBN registered?

VO59 HBN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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