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YB09 HSX

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,297 mi
Last recorded110,297 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 110,297 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 110,297 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 106,542 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear indicator (MOT limit). (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 102,281 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged o/s front sidewall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heater plug light on dash

Fail 19 Sep 2023 102,280 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s rear below limits and has no visible tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged o/s front sidewall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front has no visible trear on edge and slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

heater plug light on dash

Pass 17 Sep 2022 96,148 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s front rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

heater plug light on

o/s washer not working but n/s covers screen

Pass 14 Sep 2021 90,112 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 90,112 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s front front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 85,817 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 85,817 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/ front and ball joint rusty (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nail in tyre n/s rear ()

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 81,432 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 74,956 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 69,176 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 64,620 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 59,844 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 49,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre under 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Jul 2013 40,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inside eedges

Pass 10 Jul 2012 30,119 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 HSX 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 77.8%.

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 YB09 HSX, 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 HSX registered?

YB09 HSX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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