2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · DA09 DTZ

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS passed its most recent MOT on 23 January 2026 at 149,893 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the full five-year record, with every annual test from January 2022 through January 2026 returning a clean pass and zero advisories. The vehicle presents as roadworthy on paper with no escalating faults or recurring mechanical concerns flagged by DVSA testers. Annual mileage averaged roughly 8,800 miles against the car's 17-year life, a typical use pattern for this age of executive saloon. The records show steady accumulation: 110,187 miles in January 2022, rising to 120,023 by January 2023, 129,862 in January 2024, 139,093 in January 2025, and 149,893 at the January 2026 test. No gaps or sudden jumps appear. The clean sheet across all five entries suggests the previous owner kept basic servicing current and avoided letting consumable wear or corrosion reach test-fail thresholds. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection beneath the shell. The MOT record lists no structural corrosion, suspension bush wear, or brake disc measurements, but a clean pass does not certify component life remaining. At 149,893 miles the air suspension, coil springs, and binding caliper risk on a 2009 CLS warrant hands-on checks the DVSA sheet cannot capture. Given the sparse but unbroken pass history, treat the car as low-risk for hidden test failures yet subject to age-related wear. Verify service stamps, inspect subframes for rust, and confirm tyre tread depth and exhaust emissions match the claimed upkeep before purchase.