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WG09 CYU

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,190 mi
Last recorded173,190 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 CYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 173,190 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 173,190 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 169,305 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 169,305 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 166,257 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 156,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 132,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 93,776 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn up/down movement (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 82,278 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time ofr test

slight edges wear n/s and o/s rear tyres

Fail 29 Mar 2018 82,275 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time ofr test

slight edges wear n/s and o/s rear tyres

Pass 1 Apr 2017 67,629 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 51,502 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 34,744 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 34,742 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 30,687 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 21,550 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 13,643 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 13,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WG09 CYU 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 WG09 CYU, 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 WG09 CYU registered?

WG09 CYU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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