2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · M4 YOV
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 121,585 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,585 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M4 YOV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 121,585 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M4 YOV 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 (M4 YOV) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
M4 YOV Mileage History
- 13/10/2023113,356 mi
- 10/10/2024116,759 mi+3,403 mi
- 16/10/2024116,770 mi+11 mi
- 08/10/2025121,583 mi+4,813 mi
- 13/10/2025121,585 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,111 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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