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WJ59 FHL

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

73,081 mi
Last recorded73,081 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 FHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 73,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 73,052 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 68,515 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 62,198 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Left hand (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 55,554 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 47,078 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 46,667 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 41,581 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 34,936 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 30,971 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 29,274 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 25,954 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 21,937 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 20,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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WJ59 FHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WJ59 FHL, 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 WJ59 FHL registered?

WJ59 FHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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