2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · YB09 DHG
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 105,850 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,850 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YB09 DHG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 105,850 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YB09 DHG 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 (YB09 DHG) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 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: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
YB09 DHG Mileage History
- 07/08/202393,450 mi
- 07/08/202393,450 mi
- 14/08/202497,372 mi+3,922 mi
- 15/08/2025101,761 mi+4,389 mi
- 11/09/2026105,850 mi+4,089 mi
Average of roughly 4,005 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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