2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · GSZ 8303
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 195,531 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,531 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GSZ 8303 Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 195,531 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GSZ 8303 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz Cls (GSZ 8303) between August 2012 and August 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). 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 has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
GSZ 8303 Mileage History
- 18/08/201224,777 mi
- 18/08/201224,777 mi
- 26/07/201332,076 mi+7,299 mi
- 06/05/201435,476 mi+3,400 mi
- 01/05/201557,207 mi+21,731 mi
- 22/04/201678,587 mi+21,380 mi
- 22/04/201678,587 mi
- 06/04/2017100,634 mi+22,047 mi
- 02/05/2018132,284 mi+31,650 mi
- 01/05/2019143,428 mi+11,144 mi
- 20/11/2020158,722 mi+15,294 mi
- 29/11/2021169,122 mi+10,400 mi
- 30/01/2023173,103 mi+3,981 mi
- 01/02/2024187,485 mi+14,382 mi
- 04/02/2025191,749 mi+4,264 mi
- 24/08/2026195,531 mi+3,782 mi
Average of roughly 12,184 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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