CarVerify

Free Car Check

KV09 USL

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 6208cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,336 mi
Last recorded54,336 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 USL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 54,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 51,630 miles

Both rear brake discs are corroding.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 49,306 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 47,690 miles

Nearside Front fog light glass broken

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 44,800 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 44,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 40,335 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 40,335 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 36,992 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 36,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2018 32,433 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 32,433 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 30,536 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 30,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front and rear brake discs are corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 26,834 miles

Both front disc heavily corroded

Both front pads are 90% worn

Both front wipers are smearing

Both rear disc corroded

Both rear pads are 80% worn

Pass 15 Aug 2014 24,320 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 18,299 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 17,222 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?

Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,663
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
35,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,450
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,682
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2,819
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,595
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 2,284
Full Mercedes-benz Cls reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KV09 USL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 77,400 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV09 USL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cls typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KV09 USL?

You can check the full history of KV09 USL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KV09 USL registered?

KV09 USL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 17 March 2009.

Is KV09 USL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV09 USL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KV09 USL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KV09 USL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.