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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

LS09 ZBWMOT history

LS09 ZBW is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 14 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 131,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

LS09 ZBW black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
131,238 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 ZBW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 ZBW was last recorded at 131,238 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 26,470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jun 2020: 80,887 miles, lower than 118,550 miles on 28 Sept 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
104,768 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
26,470 miles
Average per year
6,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,238 miles
  • 2025 – 104,768 miles
  • 2024 – 87,193 miles
  • 2023 – 86,127 miles
  • 2022 – 85,538 miles
  • 2021 – 83,284 miles
  • 2020 – 80,887 miles
  • 2018 – 118,550 miles
  • 2017 – 69,280 miles
  • 2016 – 63,287 miles
  • 2015 – 59,657 miles
  • 2014 – 54,988 miles
  • 2013 – 51,647 miles
  • 2012 – 44,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,238 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front & Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertray / sill covers fitted

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,238 miles (+26,470)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    131,238 miles
    Test number
    433889437816
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front & Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray / sill covers fitted
  2. Pass104,768 miles (+17,575)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    104,768 miles
    Test number
    764595355126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers / under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside front window darkened
    • AdvisoryOffside front window darkened
  3. Pass87,193 miles (+1,066)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    87,193 miles
    Test number
    264526260643
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
  4. Pass86,127 miles (+589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,127 miles
    Test number
    391073207891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass85,538 miles (+2,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    85,538 miles
    Test number
    216091678080
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass83,284 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    83,284 miles
    Test number
    598623431391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  7. Fail83,284 miles (+2,397)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,284 miles
    Test number
    449301156715
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  8. Pass80,887 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    80,887 miles
    Test number
    582283004903
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail80,887 miles (-37,663)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,887 miles
    Test number
    300155061247
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass118,550 miles (+49,270)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    118,550 miles
    Test number
    643298279512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,280 miles (+5,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    69,280 miles
    Test number
    615157790724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slight wear to inner edges cuts to outer sidewall
  12. Pass63,287 miles (+3,630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,287 miles
    Test number
    493815780151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass59,657 miles (+4,669)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    59,657 miles
    Test number
    838268431568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    54,988 miles
    Test number
    988959794170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,988 miles (+3,341)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,988 miles
    Test number
    225359894159
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  16. Pass51,647 miles (+7,152)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,647 miles
    Test number
    399956353291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,495 miles
    Test number
    945460282174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 ZBW

Does LS09 ZBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 ZBW is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 ZBW?
The MOT on LS09 ZBW is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 ZBW done?
LS09 ZBW was recorded at 131,238 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 6,151 miles a year.
Has LS09 ZBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 ZBW has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LS09 ZBW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jun 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS09 ZBW find?
LS09 ZBW passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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