2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · KM08 RYK
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 193,830 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,830 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KM08 RYK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 193,830 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KM08 RYK 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 (KM08 RYK) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn Spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))”.
KM08 RYK Mileage History
- 02/05/2023177,403 mi
- 31/05/2023177,508 mi+105 mi
- 14/05/2024181,583 mi+4,075 mi
- 27/05/2025189,612 mi+8,029 mi
- 14/05/2026193,830 mi+4,218 mi
Average of roughly 5,414 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: Good
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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