Mercedes-Benz CLS
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc
LS09 KNUMOT history
LS09 KNU is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 29 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 147,536 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 147,536 mi
- At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,722 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS09 KNU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLS
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 29 May 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS09 KNU was last recorded at 147,536 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 12,507 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 135,029 miles · 15 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,507 miles
- Average per year
- 7,722 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 147,536 miles
- 2025 – 135,029 miles
- 2024 – 123,312 miles
- 2023 – 107,545 miles
- 2022 – 96,554 miles
- 2021 – 86,487 miles
- 2020 – 81,187 miles
- 2019 – 78,293 miles
- 2018 – 74,314 miles
- 2017 – 70,319 miles
- 2016 – 66,270 miles
- 2015 – 62,153 miles
- 2014 – 55,781 miles
- 2013 – 47,790 miles
- 2012 – 38,079 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,536 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017
Full MOT history
20 tests since 14 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,536 miles (+12,507)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 147,536 miles
- Test number
- 223246360587
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass135,029 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 135,029 miles
- Test number
- 833671929444
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail135,029 miles (+11,717)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,029 miles
- Test number
- 739588250832
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass123,312 miles (+15,767)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 123,312 miles
- Test number
- 539457571004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,545 miles (+10,991)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 107,545 miles
- Test number
- 384316852077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,554 miles (+10,067)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 96,554 miles
- Test number
- 970722223820
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,487 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 86,487 miles
- Test number
- 216613386446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,487 miles (+5,300)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,487 miles
- Test number
- 949549993706
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass81,187 miles (+2,894)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 81,187 miles
- Test number
- 452771655196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,293 miles (+3,979)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 78,293 miles
- Test number
- 312094724301
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryThe vehicle has just met the minimum parking brake efficiency requirement
Pass74,314 miles (+79)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 74,314 miles
- Test number
- 479250746370
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail74,235 miles (+3,916)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,235 miles
- Test number
- 767008552244
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps nearside and offside (4.7.2 (a))
Pass70,319 miles (+4,049)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 70,319 miles
- Test number
- 978504459476
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass66,270 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 66,270 miles
- Test number
- 990739385742
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise change asap (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
- AdvisoryWipers judder across screen advise change asap
Fail66,268 miles (+4,115)1 dangerous2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,268 miles
- Test number
- 308412805683
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall and bald inner edge strong advise wheel alignment (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise change asap (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
- AdvisoryWipers judder across screen advise change asap
Pass62,153 miles (+6,372)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 62,153 miles
- Test number
- 505907265188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,781 miles (+37)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 55,781 miles
- Test number
- 959951174147
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail55,744 miles (+7,954)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,744 miles
- Test number
- 956557564192
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass47,790 miles (+9,711)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 47,790 miles
- Test number
- 476312873111
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass38,079 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 38,079 miles
- Test number
- 528396492165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS09 KNU
- Does LS09 KNU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 KNU is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS09 KNU?
- The MOT on LS09 KNU is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS09 KNU done?
- LS09 KNU was recorded at 147,536 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 7,722 miles a year.
- Has LS09 KNU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS09 KNU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS09 KNU ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LS09 KNU find?
- LS09 KNU passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.
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