2009 Mercedes-Benz CL 6.2L Petrol · V8 MPJ
2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (6.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 40,517 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CL
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,517 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V8 MPJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 40,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V8 MPJ 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 Cl (V8 MPJ) between January 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))”.
V8 MPJ Mileage History
- 13/01/202340,251 mi
- 06/03/202440,403 mi+152 mi
- 05/03/202540,474 mi+71 mi
- 06/05/202640,502 mi+28 mi
- 08/07/202640,517 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 76 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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