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WG09 RMX

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,100 mi
Last recorded81,100 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 81,100 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 81,099 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 79,418 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 74,063 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres have cuts to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres only 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 69,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 69,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front stone chip to screen

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Lower exhaust hanger broken (exhaust still secure)

Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 65,257 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 61,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front registration plate cracked

Front small stone chip in front screen

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

Rear slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 10 Jul 2019 57,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 55,473 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 55,473 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 51,594 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 45,224 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 40,142 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 30,506 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 25,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2012 25,049 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre has cuts to inner edge and damage to outer edge

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 RMX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WG09 RMX, 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 RMX registered?

WG09 RMX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 4 August 2009.

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