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YK59 RYU

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

182,988 mi
Last recorded182,988 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 RYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 182,988 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 182,988 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 153,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35ZR18 FALKEN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35ZR18 FALKEN (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 153,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Press in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Press in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Back plate insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35ZR18 FALKEN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35ZR18 FALKEN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 136,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 24 Jul 2018 136,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/18 Falken 1.4 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge 245/40/18 Bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/18 Falken (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 135,836 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge 245/40/18 Bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/18 falken 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/18 Falken 2.1 mm 275/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 120,650 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 120,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 96,262 miles

Nearside Front fading inside edge... 245/40/18

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front fading inside edge... 245/40/18

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 95,700 miles

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

Nearside Front fading inside edge... 245/40/18

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front fading inside edge... 245/40/18

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 76,865 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 76,865 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 59,575 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 59,575 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 44,266 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 43,814 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,780 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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YK59 RYU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YK59 RYU, 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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YK59 RYU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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