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YT09 RAU

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,360 mi
Last recorded181,360 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 RAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 181,360 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Dec 2022 176,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2022 176,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2021 160,191 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 1 Dec 2021 160,190 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))

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 18 Dec 2020 152,018 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both fronts. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 152,018 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 135,485 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 135,284 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 122,729 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 122,729 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both rears. (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2017 112,190 miles

nearside rear has a cut inner sidewall. cords not exposed

offside rear tyre has cuts inner sidewall. cords not exposed

rear tyres bald inner shoulder

Pass 2 Jun 2016 104,785 miles

offside rear tyre has cuts in inner sidewall. cords not exposed

Pass 8 Jun 2015 97,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 97,315 miles

Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 89,181 miles

offside front suspension strut dust cover damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2013 76,113 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 51,076 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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YT09 RAU 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 66.7%.

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 YT09 RAU, 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 YT09 RAU registered?

YT09 RAU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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