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WU59 PVV

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,886 mi
Last recorded119,886 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 119,886 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2025 180,673 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 101,255 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 101,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 93,320 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive at rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 88,572 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 85,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 85,735 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 80,534 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 72,591 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 67,563 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 63,774 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 57,167 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 50,128 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 43,164 miles

N/SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CUT IN OUTER S/WALL BUT NOT REACHING PLY CORDS

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 34,761 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)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 34,761 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 28 Aug 2012 27,236 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 PVV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black 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 WU59 PVV, 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 WU59 PVV registered?

WU59 PVV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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