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WJ59 FHT

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,297 mi
Last recorded169,297 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 FHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 169,297 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2025 169,297 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 156,887 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2023 143,677 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 130,821 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 128,472 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 128,472 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2020 121,193 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to Offside rear brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 116,936 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 98,435 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 81,240 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged Bent on rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 60,928 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 34,730 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 32,066 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 29,606 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 25,950 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 25,950 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 25,950 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

both front tyres very badly worn on inner edges

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 FHT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FHT, 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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WJ59 FHT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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