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2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · 87 RA

87 RA

2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 54,779 miles. MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
Year / Origin
2009
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 27 Feb 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
54,779 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 27 Feb 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2009
Engine
2987cc

87 RA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
  • 54,779 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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87 RA Mileage History

  1. 11/02/202245,095 mi
  2. 13/02/202349,412 mi+4,317 mi
  3. 15/02/202451,939 mi+2,527 mi
  4. 28/02/202554,384 mi+2,445 mi
  5. 16/02/202654,779 mi+395 mi

Average of roughly 2,413 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

87 RA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Oct 2026, 17:43
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz Cls (87 RA) between February 2022 and February 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

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