2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · S400 AHH
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 160,912 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,912 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S400 AHH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 160,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S400 AHH 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 (S400 AHH) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
S400 AHH Mileage History
- 07/09/2023151,295 mi
- 07/09/2023151,295 mi
- 04/09/2024155,135 mi+3,840 mi
- 04/09/2025160,912 mi+5,777 mi
- 04/09/2025160,912 mi
Average of roughly 4,824 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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