2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.5L Diesel · DK59 FPJ
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.5L, diesel). First registered 23 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 96,423 miles. MOT expired on 05 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,423 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DK59 FPJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/04/2024
- 96,423 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.
DK59 FPJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz Cls (DK59 FPJ) between November 2021 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DK59 FPJ Mileage History
- 01/11/202177,966 mi
- 04/11/202177,966 mi
- 29/10/202288,227 mi+10,261 mi
- 06/04/202496,423 mi+8,196 mi
Average of roughly 7,601 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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