2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.5L Petrol · P8 FEF
2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.5L, petrol). First registered 14 Oct 2015. Recorded mileage 88,097 miles. MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,097 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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P8 FEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 88,097 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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P8 FEF 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 2015 Mercedes-Benz Cls (P8 FEF) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
P8 FEF Mileage History
- 20/12/202250,213 mi
- 30/11/202353,212 mi+2,999 mi
- 18/12/202462,240 mi+9,028 mi
- 18/12/202462,240 mi
- 17/12/202588,097 mi+25,857 mi
Average of roughly 12,662 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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