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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

LO08 BWBMOT history

LO08 BWB is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 140,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2025.

LO08 BWB silver Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Cls, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2026
Mileage
140,309 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 BWB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2026
Latest MOT test
9 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 BWB was last recorded at 140,309 miles on 9 May 2025, 3,503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,806 miles · 6 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
3,503 miles
Average per year
7,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,309 miles
  • 2024 – 136,806 miles
  • 2023 – 131,041 miles
  • 2022 – 122,738 miles
  • 2021 – 113,683 miles
  • 2020 – 106,243 miles
  • 2019 – 97,671 miles
  • 2018 – 92,277 miles
  • 2017 – 85,933 miles
  • 2016 – 78,392 miles
  • 2015 – 68,792 miles
  • 2014 – 60,266 miles
  • 2013 – 49,849 miles
  • 2012 – 45,432 miles
  • 2011 – 40,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,309 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff drive shaft seal failing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear differential has minor oil leak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Washer jet inoperative however n/s jet supplying adequate cleaning.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Wing mirror indicator lens broken. Not affecting lamp from emitting light.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm. (1.7mm)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass140,309 miles (+3,503)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    140,309 miles
    Test number
    850237439373
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff drive shaft seal failing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass136,806 miles (+5,765)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    136,806 miles
    Test number
    786946299525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,041 miles (+8,303)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    131,041 miles
    Test number
    311586452300
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front, rear arm outer balljoint in hub. Borderline. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre starting to wear low and on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front, rear arm outer balljoint in hub. Borderline. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Starting to wear low both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass122,738 miles (+9,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    122,738 miles
    Test number
    768679059652
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rear lower arm slight play in ball joint rear exhaust strap broken
  5. Pass113,683 miles (+7,440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    113,683 miles
    Test number
    862200038700
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres uneven wear wearing thin oninside edge close to cords none exposed
  6. Pass106,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    106,243 miles
    Test number
    766334128617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail106,243 miles (+8,572)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,243 miles
    Test number
    819164907250
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass97,671 miles (+5,394)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,671 miles
    Test number
    600451376451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear x 2 exhaust mounts broken o/s n/s by prop donut
  9. Pass92,277 miles (+6,344)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,277 miles
    Test number
    886446874272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,933 miles (+748)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    85,933 miles
    Test number
    498872651143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear differential has minor oil leak.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Washer jet inoperative however n/s jet supplying adequate cleaning.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing mirror indicator lens broken. Not affecting lamp from emitting light.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm. (1.7mm)
  11. Fail85,185 miles (+6,793)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,185 miles
    Test number
    778472533097
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end has play. Not excessive at time of test.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear differential has minor oil leak.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end has very slight play. Not excessive at time of test.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Washer jet inoperative however n/s jet supplying adequate cleaning.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing mirror indicator lens broken. Not affecting lamp from emitting light.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm. (1.7mm)
  12. Pass78,392 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    78,392 miles
    Test number
    694755722825
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Fail78,392 miles (+9,600)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,392 miles
    Test number
    521867855867
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass68,792 miles (+8,526)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,792 miles
    Test number
    619939195020
    • 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)
    • NoteFront wipers just starting to smear screen
  15. Pass60,266 miles (+10,417)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,266 miles
    Test number
    976986984059
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edge
  16. Pass49,849 miles (+4,417)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,849 miles
    Test number
    448340283057
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder shields fitted partial examination only
  17. Pass45,432 miles (+4,593)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,432 miles
    Test number
    886490152173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    40,839 miles
    Test number
    277120741159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 BWB

Does LO08 BWB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO08 BWB expired on 8 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO08 BWB?
The MOT on LO08 BWB expired on 8 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO08 BWB done?
LO08 BWB was recorded at 140,309 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2025, an average of 7,120 miles a year.
Has LO08 BWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 BWB has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LO08 BWB 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 LO08 BWB find?
LO08 BWB passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides, and 2 more.

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