2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.5L Diesel · BF59 XRH
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 153,475 miles. MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,475 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF59 XRH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 153,475 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF59 XRH 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 (BF59 XRH) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BF59 XRH Mileage History
- 23/03/2023142,148 mi
- 23/03/2023142,148 mi
- 15/03/2024146,351 mi+4,203 mi
- 21/03/2025149,820 mi+3,469 mi
- 23/03/2026153,475 mi+3,655 mi
Average of roughly 3,775 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: Good
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