2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · T16 GED
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 149,740 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,740 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T16 GED Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 149,740 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T16 GED 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 2008 Mercedes-Benz Cls (T16 GED) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
T16 GED Mileage History
- 27/02/2023106,917 mi
- 05/03/2024124,366 mi+17,449 mi
- 06/03/2024124,366 mi
- 05/03/2025141,236 mi+16,870 mi
- 05/03/2026149,740 mi+8,504 mi
Average of roughly 14,194 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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