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WF59 OTS

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,772 mi
Last recorded122,772 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 OTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 122,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 122,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 118,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 May 2024 117,993 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 111,083 miles

Brake wear warning light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 103,987 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

Chip in windscreen

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 103,981 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pad warning lamp on

Chip in windscreen

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 103,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Ball joint part of rear most lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pad wear warning lamp on

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 99,521 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 94,551 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 93,781 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 83,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 73,412 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 73,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2016 60,775 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on limit (4.1.E.1)

nail nearside front tyre & damaged outer sidewall

Pass 30 Oct 2015 49,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 12 Nov 2013 31,482 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 24,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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WF59 OTS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WF59 OTS, 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 WF59 OTS registered?

WF59 OTS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 December 2009.

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