2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · LV08 ALU
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 63,023 miles. MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,023 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LV08 ALU Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2026
- 63,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LV08 ALU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Cls (LV08 ALU) between April 2011 and October 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 19 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
LV08 ALU Mileage History
- 09/04/201118,818 mi
- 05/05/201221,536 mi+2,718 mi
- 02/07/201324,350 mi+2,814 mi
- 28/10/201428,117 mi+3,767 mi
- 29/10/201428,117 mi
- 26/10/201531,329 mi+3,212 mi
- 29/10/201635,487 mi+4,158 mi
- 25/10/201741,745 mi+6,258 mi
- 01/11/201846,102 mi+4,357 mi
- 07/11/201846,104 mi+2 mi
- 06/11/201950,465 mi+4,361 mi
- 08/11/201950,467 mi+2 mi
- 29/10/202053,970 mi+3,503 mi
- 30/10/202053,970 mi
- 02/11/202156,637 mi+2,667 mi
- 11/11/202156,653 mi+16 mi
- 11/11/202260,254 mi+3,601 mi
- 31/10/202361,764 mi+1,510 mi
- 07/11/202361,877 mi+113 mi
- 28/10/202462,842 mi+965 mi
- 28/10/202462,842 mi
- 19/10/202663,023 mi+181 mi
Average of roughly 2,847 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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