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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

CU08 NFEMOT history

CU08 NFE is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 16 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2023 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 134,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2023
Mileage
134,380 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2022
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,028 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
CU08 NFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

CU08 NFE was last recorded at 134,380 miles on 17 Aug 2022, 9,803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,577 miles · 10 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
9,803 miles
Average per year
8,028 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 134,380 miles
  • 2021 – 124,577 miles
  • 2020 – 118,891 miles
  • 2019 – 105,483 miles
  • 2018 – 98,945 miles
  • 2017 – 90,052 miles
  • 2016 – 81,080 miles
  • 2015 – 73,693 miles
  • 2014 – 69,170 miles
  • 2013 – 65,301 miles
  • 2012 – 57,006 miles
  • 2011 – 43,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,380 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Unable to see condition of brake pads.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,380 miles (+9,803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    134,380 miles
    Test number
    275221233111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass124,577 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    124,577 miles
    Test number
    602577619351
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnable to see condition of brake pads.

  3. Fail124,575 miles (+5,684)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,575 miles
    Test number
    320688421961
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnable to see condition of brake pads.

  4. Pass118,891 miles (+13,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,891 miles
    Test number
    653263730395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass105,483 miles (+160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,483 miles
    Test number
    867852043236
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edges almost to cords .... both rear tyres close to limit .......
    • AdvisoryDrivers window faulty .........

  6. Fail105,323 miles (+6,378)1 dangerous6 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,323 miles
    Test number
    664448845290
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached camber (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass98,945 miles (+8,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,945 miles
    Test number
    649253238770
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes corroding

  8. Pass90,052 miles (+8,972)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    90,052 miles
    Test number
    356831573315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass81,080 miles (+7,387)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    81,080 miles
    Test number
    574099769970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perished & cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished & cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre perished & cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished & cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass73,693 miles (+4,523)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    73,693 miles
    Test number
    786792585043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll tryes begining to perish

  11. Pass69,170 miles (+3,869)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    69,170 miles
    Test number
    946681894018
    • NoteAll four tyres slightly perished

  12. Pass65,301 miles (+81)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    65,301 miles
    Test number
    535492903138
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll four alloy wheels slighyly buckled

  13. Fail65,220 miles (+8,214)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,220 miles
    Test number
    145448093455
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll four alloy wheels slighyly buckled

  14. Fail57,006 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,006 miles
    Test number
    126837202159
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass57,006 miles (+13,419)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    57,006 miles
    Test number
    559847802167
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass43,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    43,587 miles
    Test number
    605176811179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about CU08 NFE

Does CU08 NFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on CU08 NFE expired on 9 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on CU08 NFE?
The MOT on CU08 NFE expired on 9 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has CU08 NFE done?
CU08 NFE was recorded at 134,380 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2022, an average of 8,028 miles a year.
Has CU08 NFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. CU08 NFE has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on CU08 NFE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on CU08 NFE find?
CU08 NFE passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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