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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

LP08 FXLMOT history

LP08 FXL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 161,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2024.

LP08 FXL black 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 13 Mar 2025
Mileage
161,407 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 FXL
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 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 FXL was last recorded at 161,407 miles on 12 Mar 2024, 9,924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,483 miles · 14 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
9,924 miles
Average per year
9,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 161,407 miles
  • 2023 – 151,483 miles
  • 2022 – 143,268 miles
  • 2021 – 132,603 miles
  • 2020 – 122,550 miles
  • 2019 – 114,126 miles
  • 2018 – 106,411 miles
  • 2017 – 98,431 miles
  • 2016 – 89,327 miles
  • 2014 – 75,111 miles
  • 2013 – 66,001 miles
  • 2012 – 57,853 miles
  • 2011 – 44,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,407 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,407 miles (+9,924)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    161,407 miles
    Test number
    891243353200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass151,483 miles (+8,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    151,483 miles
    Test number
    997924866839
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass143,268 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    143,268 miles
    Test number
    417994000174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail143,248 miles (+10,645)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,248 miles
    Test number
    341273973524
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass132,603 miles (+10,053)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    132,603 miles
    Test number
    533020279506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    122,550 miles
    Test number
    673053399131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail122,550 miles (+8,424)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,550 miles
    Test number
    423700752323
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced WRONG BULBS (4.1.4 (a))

  8. Pass114,126 miles (+7,715)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    114,126 miles
    Test number
    579145214910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    106,411 miles
    Test number
    259831903787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail106,411 miles (+7,980)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,411 miles
    Test number
    162261393267
    • FailureFront suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint N/S/F (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass98,431 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    98,431 miles
    Test number
    596506097421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,428 miles (+9,101)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,428 miles
    Test number
    504471764936
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Pass89,327 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    89,327 miles
    Test number
    857596061724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil suspension leg (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded two pipes (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail89,327 miles (+14,216)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,327 miles
    Test number
    561726882056
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil suspension leg (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded two pipes (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass75,111 miles (+9,110)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    75,111 miles
    Test number
    429859624335
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFRONT DISC SLIGHT LIP

  16. Fail66,001 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,001 miles
    Test number
    545616203314
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front road wheel requires fitting to rear

  17. Pass66,001 miles (+8,148)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    66,001 miles
    Test number
    667816503356
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front road wheel requires fitting to rear

  18. Pass57,853 miles (+2,051)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    57,853 miles
    Test number
    358633212324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,802 miles (+11,314)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,802 miles
    Test number
    548505832196
    • NoteFront n/s tyre badley worn on inner edges

  20. Pass44,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    44,488 miles
    Test number
    146397231127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 FXL

Does LP08 FXL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 FXL expired on 13 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 FXL?
The MOT on LP08 FXL expired on 13 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 FXL done?
LP08 FXL was recorded at 161,407 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2024, an average of 9,119 miles a year.
Has LP08 FXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 FXL has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LP08 FXL 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 LP08 FXL find?
LP08 FXL passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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