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VX09 ZRZ

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,484 mi
Last recorded146,484 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 ZRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 146,484 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 146,483 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 140,457 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 136,064 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 136,030 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front abs wires fouling brake flexi hoses

Pass 8 Jan 2021 126,156 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2019 119,042 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 117,648 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 114,841 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 111,563 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 107,177 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 96,245 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 83,554 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 83,554 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 May 2012 66,890 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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VX09 ZRZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VX09 ZRZ, 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 VX09 ZRZ registered?

VX09 ZRZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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