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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

LL08 CKEMOT history

LL08 CKE is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 124,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

LL08 CKE black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Cls, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
124,758 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 CKE
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
30 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 CKE was last recorded at 124,758 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 4,829 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Sept 2011: 43,501 miles, lower than 76,078 miles on 3 May 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
119,929 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,829 miles
Average per year
3,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,758 miles
  • 2025 – 119,929 miles
  • 2024 – 115,637 miles
  • 2023 – 110,165 miles
  • 2022 – 104,791 miles
  • 2020 – 99,378 miles
  • 2019 – 97,410 miles
  • 2018 – 92,377 miles
  • 2017 – 88,535 miles
  • 2016 – 82,615 miles
  • 2015 – 75,554 miles
  • 2014 – 62,681 miles
  • 2012 – 52,425 miles
  • 2011 – 43,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,758 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all four front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryInner Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint front/front marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Engine management light ON

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,758 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    124,758 miles
    Test number
    237311682463
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all four front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint front/front marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail124,757 miles (+4,828)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,757 miles
    Test number
    605120117577
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all four front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint front/front marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass119,929 miles (+4,292)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    119,929 miles
    Test number
    907222491471
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass115,637 miles (+5,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    115,637 miles
    Test number
    791396725351
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass110,165 miles (+5,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    110,165 miles
    Test number
    386076526944
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass104,791 miles (+5,413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    104,791 miles
    Test number
    270109275720
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass99,378 miles (+1,968)2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    99,378 miles
    Test number
    642393054932
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Small Crack (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML On Dash
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog Light Damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass97,410 miles (+5,033)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,410 miles
    Test number
    129226642862
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays & covers fitted

  9. Pass92,377 miles (+3,842)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    92,377 miles
    Test number
    999533572671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass88,535 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    88,535 miles
    Test number
    940695978733
    • AdvisoryEngine management light ON
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail88,519 miles (+5,904)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,519 miles
    Test number
    262490645125
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light ON
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass82,615 miles (+7,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    82,615 miles
    Test number
    778246631899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slightly play on lower bolt joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass75,554 miles (+12,873)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    75,554 miles
    Test number
    611593752272
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pad warning lamp on. pads low.
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn to inner edge

  14. Pass62,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    62,681 miles
    Test number
    129748834411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,681 miles (+10,256)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,681 miles
    Test number
    826397534014
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass52,425 miles (+8,924)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    52,425 miles
    Test number
    729785172206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    43,501 miles
    Test number
    306173471228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail43,501 miles (-32,577)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,501 miles
    Test number
    415253271208
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass76,078 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    76,078 miles
    Test number
    256273221130
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail76,076 miles2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,076 miles
    Test number
    115753121116
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LL08 CKE

Does LL08 CKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 CKE is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 CKE?
The MOT on LL08 CKE is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 CKE done?
LL08 CKE was recorded at 124,758 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 3,294 miles a year.
Has LL08 CKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 CKE has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LL08 CKE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Sept 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL08 CKE find?
LL08 CKE passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: brake disc worn, but not excessively all four front and rear; inner brake pad(s) wearing thin all four front and rear; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint front/front marked yellow, and 3 more.

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