2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · B3 LGU
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 139,701 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,701 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B3 LGU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2025
- 139,701 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B3 LGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Cls (B3 LGU) between June 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
B3 LGU Mileage History
- 08/06/2022140,288 mi
- 09/06/2023130,607 mi-9,681 mi
- 06/06/2024135,247 mi+4,640 mi
- 22/05/2025139,701 mi+4,454 mi
Average of roughly -199 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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