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YH09 ZFA

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,138 mi
Last recorded123,138 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 ZFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 123,138 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyres / Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 123,138 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyres / Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 114,037 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 109,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 109,109 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 104,471 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 104,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 100,359 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 100,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 95,173 miles

under trays fitted

top engine cover fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2019 95,168 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

top engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2018 90,842 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 86,209 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 86,209 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2016 83,720 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 83,720 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 74,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

brake wear light on

Fail 30 Jun 2015 74,175 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

brake wear light on

Pass 26 Jun 2014 66,517 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 47,630 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 35,538 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YH09 ZFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YH09 ZFA, 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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YH09 ZFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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