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WP09 FVN

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,070 mi
Last recorded112,070 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 FVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 112,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre rear exhaust mounts corroded with broken welds

rear lower suspension arms corroded with plastic covering on o/s

Pass 7 Oct 2024 100,284 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 92,992 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 91,319 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 91,284 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear suspension arm middle and inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Sep 2021 89,589 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 87,346 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2020 86,424 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 82,603 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 82,270 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 78,064 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2017 78,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

offside centre exhaust bracket detached, but system still supported

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2016 69,752 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 61,471 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 52,285 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 42,264 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 33,258 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 33,256 miles

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

Nearside 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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WP09 FVN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 WP09 FVN, 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 WP09 FVN registered?

WP09 FVN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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