2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.5L Diesel · M80 YAK
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 169,437 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,437 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M80 YAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 169,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M80 YAK MOT History
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 (M80 YAK) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
M80 YAK Mileage History
- 22/09/2022166,032 mi
- 14/09/2023167,277 mi+1,245 mi
- 10/09/2024168,098 mi+821 mi
- 10/09/2025169,436 mi+1,338 mi
- 10/09/2025169,437 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,147 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz CLS (C219)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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