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W8 OJC

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,054 mi
Last recorded103,054 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 OJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 103,054 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2026 103,054 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 82,165 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

General corroded

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 75,879 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 73,126 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 65,404 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 65,386 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 64,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 63,074 miles

both front tyres deteriorating and splitting in tread also starting to get low on edges

centre exhaust clamp split

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

n/s front to rear and o/s front metal brake pipes rusty

slight lip rear brake discs

Pass 29 Aug 2017 61,567 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished also bold on inner edges

rear inner brake disc faces rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2016 59,568 miles

both rear inner disc face rusty

both rear tyres perished also bold on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2015 57,417 miles

both rear tyres bold on inner edges

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2015 57,417 miles

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

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

both rear tyres bold on inner edges

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2014 52,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2013 47,986 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 42,489 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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W8 OJC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black 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 W8 OJC, 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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W8 OJC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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