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WU59 FNJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,685 mi
Last recorded164,685 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 FNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 164,685 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 164,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has several deep cracks in the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 155,551 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 155,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 144,756 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive various leaks front Engine /gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 144,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermittent fault (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive various leaks front Engine /gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 134,899 miles

Covers and under trays fitted

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 134,898 miles

Fuel system component leaking Engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers and under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 120,351 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 103,470 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 92,269 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & worn inner (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 92,269 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275.35.18 (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & worn inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 88,824 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 85,397 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing.

Fail 30 Apr 2014 80,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 80,728 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 75,243 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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WU59 FNJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WU59 FNJ, 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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WU59 FNJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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