2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · DS09 ABO
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 139,454 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,454 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS09 ABO Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 139,454 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS09 ABO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz Cls (DS09 ABO) between August 2012 and July 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
DS09 ABO Mileage History
- 08/08/201229,186 mi
- 07/08/201338,177 mi+8,991 mi
- 08/08/201449,245 mi+11,068 mi
- 08/08/201449,245 mi
- 27/07/201559,994 mi+10,749 mi
- 27/07/201559,994 mi
- 19/07/201670,712 mi+10,718 mi
- 03/07/201781,533 mi+10,821 mi
- 05/07/201781,535 mi+2 mi
- 07/07/201781,543 mi+8 mi
- 30/07/201891,070 mi+9,527 mi
- 25/07/201999,099 mi+8,029 mi
- 25/07/201999,099 mi
- 15/07/2020105,074 mi+5,975 mi
- 08/07/2021110,664 mi+5,590 mi
- 08/07/2021110,664 mi
- 06/07/2022116,294 mi+5,630 mi
- 12/07/2023122,095 mi+5,801 mi
- 12/07/2023122,096 mi+1 mi
- 03/07/2024128,076 mi+5,980 mi
- 08/07/2025135,264 mi+7,188 mi
- 08/07/2025135,265 mi+1 mi
- 08/07/2026139,454 mi+4,189 mi
- 08/07/2026139,454 mi
Average of roughly 7,925 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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