2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · ML09 XVG
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 126,740 miles. MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,740 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML09 XVG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 126,740 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML09 XVG 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 (ML09 XVG) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 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: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”.
ML09 XVG Mileage History
- 01/02/2024114,436 mi
- 28/01/2025120,758 mi+6,322 mi
- 28/01/2025120,759 mi+1 mi
- 21/01/2026126,594 mi+5,835 mi
- 05/02/2026126,740 mi+146 mi
Average of roughly 6,116 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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