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Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

L8 GGLMOT history

L8 GGL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 15 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 79,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

L8 GGL black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
79,772 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 GGL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
15 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 GGL was last recorded at 79,772 miles on 14 May 2026, 12,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,477 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
12,295 miles
Average per year
7,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,772 miles
  • 2025 – 67,477 miles
  • 2024 – 52,324 miles
  • 2023 – 40,705 miles
  • 2022 – 39,223 miles
  • 2021 – 35,806 miles
  • 2020 – 31,965 miles
  • 2019 – 25,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,772 miles
  • AdvisoryFront chips in screen
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view

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.

  • Engine and underbody covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 6 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,772 miles (+12,295)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    79,772 miles
    Test number
    602067011968
    • AdvisoryFront chips in screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view
  2. Pass67,477 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    67,477 miles
    Test number
    815202222514
    • AdvisoryEngine and underbody covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  3. Fail67,477 miles (+15,153)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,477 miles
    Test number
    188486141849
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine and underbody covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  4. Pass52,324 miles (+11,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    52,324 miles
    Test number
    633656354412
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some testable items
  5. Pass40,705 miles (+1,482)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    40,705 miles
    Test number
    890236242059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,223 miles (+3,417)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    39,223 miles
    Test number
    353738722763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,806 miles (+3,841)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    35,806 miles
    Test number
    523822691183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,965 miles (+6,739)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    31,965 miles
    Test number
    581615603546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    25,226 miles
    Test number
    620720011535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 GGL

Does L8 GGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 GGL is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 GGL?
The MOT on L8 GGL is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 GGL done?
L8 GGL was recorded at 79,772 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 7,587 miles a year.
Has L8 GGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 GGL has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 GGL 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 L8 GGL find?
L8 GGL passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 6 advisories: front chips in screen; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished, and 3 more.

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