2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · AP08 VCD
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 149,116 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP08 VCD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2024
- 149,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP08 VCD 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 (AP08 VCD) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
AP08 VCD Mileage History
- 27/07/2022140,974 mi
- 29/07/2022140,974 mi
- 27/07/2023145,407 mi+4,433 mi
- 22/07/2024149,116 mi+3,709 mi
- 23/07/2024149,116 mi
Average of roughly 4,092 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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