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WG59 VKV

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,505 mi
Last recorded106,505 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 VKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 106,505 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 106,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 98,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 98,138 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 87,666 miles

center exhaust clamps broken

Fail 1 Feb 2024 87,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

center exhaust clamps broken

Pass 13 Feb 2023 79,276 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 76,903 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 73,731 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 73,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 72,362 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 64,458 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 64,458 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 57,012 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 57,012 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 47,710 miles

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED

Pass 2 Dec 2015 40,066 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 33,175 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 31,932 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 31,252 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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WG59 VKV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WG59 VKV, 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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WG59 VKV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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