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YF09 GXV

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,526 mi
Last recorded135,526 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 GXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 135,526 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 131,144 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 123,658 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 116,562 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 106,992 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 106,966 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 94,935 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 87,571 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 79,004 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 78,810 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 71,825 miles

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

tyre monitor lamp on

Fail 4 Apr 2015 71,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

tyre monitor lamp on

Pass 13 Mar 2014 62,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 55,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2012 55,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YF09 GXV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YF09 GXV, 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 YF09 GXV registered?

YF09 GXV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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The MOT history for YF09 GXV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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