2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · SH59 EKN
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2009. MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jul 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH59 EKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2024
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SH59 EKN 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 (SH59 EKN) between July 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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