
Mercedes-Benz CLS
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass118,550 miles (+49,270)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 118,550 miles
- Test number
- 643298279512
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
Pass59,657 miles (+4,669)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 59,657 miles
- Test number
- 838268431568
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,988 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 54,988 miles
- Test number
- 988959794170
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass51,647 miles (+7,152)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 51,647 miles
- Test number
- 399956353291
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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