2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · FV08 HXK
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 09 May 2008. Recorded mileage 147,588 miles. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,588 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV08 HXK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2025
- 147,588 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV08 HXK 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 (FV08 HXK) between March 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
FV08 HXK Mileage History
- 22/03/2023140,395 mi
- 31/03/2023140,437 mi+42 mi
- 06/05/2023140,482 mi+45 mi
- 27/08/2024145,524 mi+5,042 mi
- 15/08/2025147,588 mi+2,064 mi
Average of roughly 2,996 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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