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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

LB08 TWMMOT history

LB08 TWM is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 157,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2026
Mileage
157,798 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,572 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 TWM
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
27 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 TWM was last recorded at 157,798 miles on 6 Sept 2025, 10,317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,481 miles · 20 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
10,317 miles
Average per year
7,572 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,798 miles
  • 2024 – 147,481 miles
  • 2023 – 137,038 miles
  • 2022 – 132,912 miles
  • 2021 – 128,855 miles
  • 2020 – 116,967 miles
  • 2019 – 100,675 miles
  • 2018 – 84,598 miles
  • 2017 – 74,984 miles
  • 2016 – 66,505 miles
  • 2015 – 65,061 miles
  • 2014 – 61,883 miles
  • 2013 – 57,810 miles
  • 2012 – 54,330 miles
  • 2011 – 49,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,798 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass157,798 miles (+10,317)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    157,798 miles
    Test number
    818478522470
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass147,481 miles (+10,443)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    147,481 miles
    Test number
    605599597894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,038 miles (+57)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    137,038 miles
    Test number
    475331149418
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail136,981 miles (+4,069)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,981 miles
    Test number
    313005993588
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass132,912 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2023
    Odometer
    132,912 miles
    Test number
    221534591682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  6. Fail132,912 miles (+4,057)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,912 miles
    Test number
    516817103813
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rear to front (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rear to front (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  7. Pass128,855 miles (+11,888)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    128,855 miles
    Test number
    323817496632
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass116,967 miles (+16,292)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    116,967 miles
    Test number
    516828072030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,675 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,675 miles
    Test number
    567297110060
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail100,675 miles (+16,077)1 dangerous1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,675 miles
    Test number
    124285910356
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass84,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    84,598 miles
    Test number
    225047511780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,598 miles (+9,614)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,598 miles
    Test number
    624841744136
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass74,984 miles (+8,479)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,984 miles
    Test number
    236431868922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass66,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,505 miles
    Test number
    181463294246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,505 miles (+1,444)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,505 miles
    Test number
    318566951813
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear suspension arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass65,061 miles (+3,178)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    65,061 miles
    Test number
    757983435197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO\s front brake is grabbing slightly
  17. Pass61,883 miles (+4,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,883 miles
    Test number
    699506334168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass57,810 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    57,810 miles
    Test number
    507595813108
    • NoteO\s front outer tyre wall is in poor condition.
  19. Fail57,810 miles (+3,480)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,810 miles
    Test number
    926815013131
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteO\s front outer tyre wall is in poor condition.
  20. Pass54,330 miles (+4,887)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    54,330 miles
    Test number
    228722222492
    • NoteO\s front wheel slightly mishaped on inner edge.
  21. Pass49,443 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    49,443 miles
    Test number
    406546831113
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about LB08 TWM

Does LB08 TWM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 TWM expired on 5 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 TWM?
The MOT on LB08 TWM expired on 5 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 TWM done?
LB08 TWM was recorded at 157,798 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2025, an average of 7,572 miles a year.
Has LB08 TWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 TWM has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 TWM 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 LB08 TWM find?
LB08 TWM passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 3 more.

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