2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · EX09 KTV
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 161,358 miles. MOT expired on 21 Mar 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,358 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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EX09 KTV Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2023
- 161,358 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX09 KTV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz Cls (EX09 KTV) between February 2012 and February 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
EX09 KTV Mileage History
- 09/02/201223,595 mi
- 21/02/201344,596 mi+21,001 mi
- 21/02/201344,596 mi
- 28/02/201467,697 mi+23,101 mi
- 06/03/201592,982 mi+25,285 mi
- 09/03/201593,146 mi+164 mi
- 29/02/2016116,773 mi+23,627 mi
- 22/03/2017134,720 mi+17,947 mi
- 09/03/2018138,756 mi+4,036 mi
- 05/03/2019140,385 mi+1,629 mi
- 07/03/2019140,391 mi+6 mi
- 17/03/2020142,904 mi+2,513 mi
- 16/03/2021146,410 mi+3,506 mi
- 14/03/2022153,159 mi+6,749 mi
- 24/02/2023161,358 mi+8,199 mi
Average of roughly 12,477 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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