2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.5L Diesel · EA59 HYS
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.5L, diesel). First registered 22 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 171,950 miles. MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,950 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EA59 HYS Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 171,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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EA59 HYS Mileage History
- 21/09/201222,328 mi
- 30/04/201324,036 mi+1,708 mi
- 29/08/201324,124 mi+88 mi
- 30/08/201324,124 mi
- 09/09/201439,788 mi+15,664 mi
- 02/09/201556,503 mi+16,715 mi
- 13/09/201670,531 mi+14,028 mi
- 12/09/201785,095 mi+14,564 mi
- 28/08/201897,267 mi+12,172 mi
- 02/09/2019111,139 mi+13,872 mi
- 01/09/2020121,918 mi+10,779 mi
- 02/09/2020121,918 mi
- 01/09/2021131,702 mi+9,784 mi
- 05/09/2022145,284 mi+13,582 mi
- 05/09/2022145,285 mi+1 mi
- 15/09/2023157,869 mi+12,584 mi
- 02/09/2024168,205 mi+10,336 mi
- 10/09/2025170,017 mi+1,812 mi
- 11/09/2025170,023 mi+6 mi
- 17/09/2026171,950 mi+1,927 mi
Average of roughly 10,697 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
EA59 HYS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz Cls (EA59 HYS) between September 2012 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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