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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 4,966 cc

LO08 FXMMOT history

LO08 FXM is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 2 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 182,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2024.

LO08 FXM black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2025
Mileage
182,142 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 FXM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
2 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 FXM was last recorded at 182,142 miles on 16 Jul 2024, 9,791 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,351 miles · 13 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
9,791 miles
Average per year
10,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 182,142 miles
  • 2023 – 172,351 miles
  • 2022 – 164,810 miles
  • 2021 – 163,441 miles
  • 2020 – 147,250 miles
  • 2019 – 138,072 miles
  • 2018 – 129,912 miles
  • 2017 – 122,204 miles
  • 2016 – 109,991 miles
  • 2015 – 92,135 miles
  • 2014 – 76,916 miles
  • 2013 – 64,543 miles
  • 2012 – 51,070 miles
  • 2011 – 39,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,142 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,142 miles (+9,791)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    182,142 miles
    Test number
    772322186196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass172,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    172,351 miles
    Test number
    936904983517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail172,351 miles (+7,541)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,351 miles
    Test number
    213231381651
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass164,810 miles (+1,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    164,810 miles
    Test number
    667511145318
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass163,441 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    163,441 miles
    Test number
    327274477579
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail163,441 miles (+16,191)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,441 miles
    Test number
    184255228085
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass147,250 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    147,250 miles
    Test number
    797570206663
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing to edges

  8. Fail147,247 miles (+9,175)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,247 miles
    Test number
    726266853298
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing to edges

  9. Pass138,072 miles (+8,160)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    138,072 miles
    Test number
    409375438537
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass129,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    129,912 miles
    Test number
    445519192772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail129,910 miles (+7,706)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,910 miles
    Test number
    262054015539
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing to edges
    • AdvisoryTpms warning on dash

  12. Pass122,204 miles (+12,213)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    122,204 miles
    Test number
    526371635628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,991 miles (+17,856)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    109,991 miles
    Test number
    274222463758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,135 miles (+15,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    92,135 miles
    Test number
    297981385446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass76,916 miles (+12,373)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,916 miles
    Test number
    227381484119
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass64,543 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    64,543 miles
    Test number
    678958473151
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail64,543 miles (+13,473)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,543 miles
    Test number
    555198473177
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass51,070 miles (+11,935)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,070 miles
    Test number
    268783072193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,135 miles
    Test number
    286756361402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail39,135 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,135 miles
    Test number
    477896761113
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LO08 FXM

Does LO08 FXM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO08 FXM expired on 15 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO08 FXM?
The MOT on LO08 FXM expired on 15 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO08 FXM done?
LO08 FXM was recorded at 182,142 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2024, an average of 10,927 miles a year.
Has LO08 FXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 FXM has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LO08 FXM 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 FXM find?
LO08 FXM passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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