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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

LR08 GTYMOT history

LR08 GTY is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 5 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 142,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

LR08 GTY black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
142,520 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 GTY
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
5 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 GTY was last recorded at 142,520 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 2,363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,157 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,363 miles
Average per year
7,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,520 miles
  • 2025 – 140,157 miles
  • 2024 – 125,769 miles
  • 2023 – 110,407 miles
  • 2022 – 97,652 miles
  • 2021 – 89,988 miles
  • 2020 – 84,580 miles
  • 2019 – 80,550 miles
  • 2018 – 73,687 miles
  • 2017 – 64,510 miles
  • 2016 – 56,975 miles
  • 2015 – 48,170 miles
  • 2014 – 44,799 miles
  • 2013 – 39,558 miles
  • 2012 – 32,589 miles
  • 2011 – 23,799 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,520 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,520 miles (+2,363)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    142,520 miles
    Test number
    924346576215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass140,157 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    140,157 miles
    Test number
    976245440018
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail140,154 miles (+14,385)1 dangerous2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,154 miles
    Test number
    929055843074
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass125,769 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    125,769 miles
    Test number
    838852885335
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail125,767 miles (+15,360)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,767 miles
    Test number
    404573153589
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass110,407 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    110,407 miles
    Test number
    973906133300
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail110,405 miles (+12,753)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,405 miles
    Test number
    605809368333
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass97,652 miles (+7,664)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    97,652 miles
    Test number
    648323205872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,988 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    89,988 miles
    Test number
    492569870437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail89,978 miles (+5,398)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,978 miles
    Test number
    113252061586
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass84,580 miles (+4,030)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    84,580 miles
    Test number
    616675743434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass80,550 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    80,550 miles
    Test number
    239068975823
    • AdvisoryRun flat monitor fault indicated
  13. Fail80,550 miles (+6,863)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,550 miles
    Test number
    679013601597
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRun flat monitor fault indicated
  14. Pass73,687 miles (+9,177)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    73,687 miles
    Test number
    264063754766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,510 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    64,510 miles
    Test number
    209575291987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,284 miles (+7,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    64,284 miles
    Test number
    320365384842
    • 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)
  17. Pass56,975 miles (+8,805)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    56,975 miles
    Test number
    325730928768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,170 miles (+3,371)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    48,170 miles
    Test number
    946439815027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,799 miles (+5,241)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    44,799 miles
    Test number
    185388784022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,558 miles (+6,969)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    39,558 miles
    Test number
    198742993419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inside edge.
  21. Pass32,589 miles (+8,790)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,589 miles
    Test number
    368703482090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,799 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,799 miles
    Test number
    847013071090
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR08 GTY

Does LR08 GTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 GTY is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 GTY?
The MOT on LR08 GTY is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 GTY done?
LR08 GTY was recorded at 142,520 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 7,695 miles a year.
Has LR08 GTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 GTY has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 GTY 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 LR08 GTY find?
LR08 GTY passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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