2009 Mercedes CLS 3.0L Diesel · KU59 FDG
2009 Mercedes CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2009. Recorded mileage 162,690 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/11/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,690 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 2987cc
KU59 FDG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2023
- 162,690 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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KU59 FDG Mileage History
- 01/11/2021144,884 mi
- 02/11/2021144,934 mi+50 mi
- 07/11/2022153,912 mi+8,978 mi
- 21/10/2023162,581 mi+8,669 mi
- 25/10/2023162,690 mi+109 mi
Average of roughly 8,997 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KU59 FDG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes Cls (KU59 FDG) between November 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2023 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: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Rear Exhaust system insecure mount is broken (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.