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YK09 JCU

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

193,574 mi
Last recorded193,574 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 JCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 193,574 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Jun 2023 187,562 miles

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

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2022 178,221 miles

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody components

Pass 25 Jun 2021 161,478 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 149,598 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 135,381 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2018 115,203 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 99,235 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 84,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement tork strut bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement tork strut bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear exhaust hanger corroded off system still secure

oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2016 84,940 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement tork strut bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement tork strut bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear exhaust hanger corroded off system still secure

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2015 70,733 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 70,715 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 66,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

Fail 6 May 2014 66,620 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

Pass 22 May 2013 63,635 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 63,632 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 49,305 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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YK09 JCU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YK09 JCU, 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 YK09 JCU registered?

YK09 JCU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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