2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · BV08 HCJ
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 152,327 miles. MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,327 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV08 HCJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 152,327 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV08 HCJ 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 (BV08 HCJ) between June 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
BV08 HCJ Mileage History
- 17/06/2022195,720 km
- 24/07/2023127,083 mi
- 19/07/2024137,679 mi+10,596 mi
- 22/07/2025147,479 mi+9,800 mi
- 15/09/2026152,327 mi+4,848 mi
Average of roughly -10,218 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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