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WJ59 FHO

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,371 mi
Last recorded128,371 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 FHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 128,371 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 119,515 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Oct 2024 119,515 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Aug 2024 119,458 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2023 117,500 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 117,500 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 109,396 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 104,464 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 104,461 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre brake light not working

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

Rear tyres wearing very badly on inner edges

Pass 2 Dec 2020 102,538 miles

Centre brake light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge very poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge very poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 101,953 miles

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

Offside Front tyre poor inner wall damaged

centre brake light not working

Pass 29 Nov 2018 99,443 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 96,582 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 30 Nov 2016 92,351 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 84,833 miles

Both front tyres wearing thin on outer edges

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 68,535 miles

Hi level brake light out.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 52,365 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 41,574 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 39,643 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 29,139 miles

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

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

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 FHO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FHO, 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 FHO registered?

WJ59 FHO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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