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YB09 CUJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,930 mi
Last recorded102,930 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 CUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 102,930 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 99,226 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 99,190 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired axle bus missing (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2023 94,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear axle mounting bush

Pass 20 Jun 2022 89,178 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 89,178 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 89,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 89,094 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 82,092 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 74,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 74,316 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 69,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Borderline (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 64,830 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 58,427 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 49,734 miles

Cuts to Nearside front tyre.

Cuts to both rear tyres.

Front brake discs slightly lipped.

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre wear inner edge.

Offside,Nearside rear tyres 3mm tread,Offside rear tyre wear outer edge.

Rear axle leaking oil

Fail 17 Jul 2015 49,734 miles

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

Cuts to Nearside front tyre.

Cuts to both rear tyres.

Front brake discs slightly lipped.

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre wear inner edge.

Offside,Nearside rear tyres 3mm tread,Offside rear tyre wear outer edge.

Rear axle leaking oil

Pass 25 Sep 2014 39,846 miles

advise n/s/r tyre on wear bars

Pass 31 May 2013 31,507 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 26,230 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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YB09 CUJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YB09 CUJ, 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 YB09 CUJ registered?

YB09 CUJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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