2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · K19 RBA
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 145,837 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,837 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K19 RBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2025
- 145,837 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K19 RBA 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 (K19 RBA) between March 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii”.
K19 RBA Mileage History
- 10/03/2023123,481 mi
- 29/06/2023127,065 mi+3,584 mi
- 24/07/2024137,454 mi+10,389 mi
- 24/07/2024137,455 mi+1 mi
- 19/07/2025145,837 mi+8,382 mi
Average of roughly 9,473 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz CLS (C219)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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