2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · MD08 RKD
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 171,948 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,948 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MD08 RKD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 171,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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MD08 RKD Mileage History
- 19/05/2023153,160 mi
- 19/05/2023153,161 mi+1 mi
- 23/08/2024156,179 mi+3,018 mi
- 20/08/2025164,345 mi+8,166 mi
- 24/08/2026171,948 mi+7,603 mi
Average of roughly 5,751 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MD08 RKD 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-Benz Cls (MD08 RKD) between May 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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