2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · P8 BAF
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 74,975 miles. MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,975 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P8 BAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 74,975 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P8 BAF 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 (P8 BAF) between June 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 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: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
P8 BAF Mileage History
- 06/06/202263,862 mi
- 30/06/202367,157 mi+3,295 mi
- 30/10/202472,471 mi+5,314 mi
- 30/10/202472,471 mi
- 22/10/202574,975 mi+2,504 mi
Average of roughly 3,289 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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