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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

LR08 YAVMOT history

LR08 YAV is a green diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 19 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 53,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

LR08 YAV green Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
53,074 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,236 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 YAV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 YAV was last recorded at 53,074 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 3,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,874 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,200 miles
Average per year
3,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,074 miles
  • 2025 – 49,874 miles
  • 2024 – 46,801 miles
  • 2023 – 41,319 miles
  • 2022 – 37,552 miles
  • 2021 – 33,204 miles
  • 2020 – 29,165 miles
  • 2019 – 22,780 miles
  • 2018 – 17,309 miles
  • 2017 – 14,043 miles
  • 2016 – 12,224 miles
  • 2015 – 10,727 miles
  • 2014 – 9,306 miles
  • 2013 – 7,640 miles
  • 2012 – 6,167 miles
  • 2011 – 4,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,074 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs uneven.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material attached to flexible hose.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass53,074 miles (+3,200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    53,074 miles
    Test number
    987542856965
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Pass49,874 miles (+3,073)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    49,874 miles
    Test number
    783063912643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass46,801 miles (+5,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    46,801 miles
    Test number
    182082932641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass41,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    41,319 miles
    Test number
    852859574094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail41,319 miles (+3,767)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,319 miles
    Test number
    132622453163
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass37,552 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    37,552 miles
    Test number
    895826249018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail37,551 miles (+4,347)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,551 miles
    Test number
    724453733123
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass33,204 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    33,204 miles
    Test number
    624127454566
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail33,201 miles (+4,036)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,201 miles
    Test number
    413023340945
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryN/s/f & o/s/f tyre worn inner edge will require/advise wheel alignment

  10. Pass29,165 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    29,165 miles
    Test number
    422946361988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail29,165 miles (+6,385)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,165 miles
    Test number
    899078304372
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass22,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    22,780 miles
    Test number
    108199450694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,780 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    22,780 miles
    Test number
    469521282506
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs uneven. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material attached to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Fail22,780 miles (+5,471)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,780 miles
    Test number
    504694034805
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture badly corroded.Attached to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn secondary ball joint,pressed into lower assly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs uneven. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material attached to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass17,309 miles (+3,266)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    17,309 miles
    Test number
    610763028621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,043 miles (+1,819)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    14,043 miles
    Test number
    348843057325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,224 miles (+1,497)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    12,224 miles
    Test number
    443094400129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,727 miles (+1,421)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    10,727 miles
    Test number
    597489175087
    • NoteEml on
    • NoteN/s/f tyre side wall damged
    • NotePark brake warning light inop

  19. Pass9,306 miles (+1,666)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    9,306 miles
    Test number
    179980984458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass7,640 miles (+1,473)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    7,640 miles
    Test number
    777372473058
    • 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)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres perished
    • NoteNearside front tyre has sidewall damage

  21. Pass6,167 miles (+1,535)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    6,167 miles
    Test number
    868388882010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass4,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    4,632 miles
    Test number
    229741281013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 YAV

Does LR08 YAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 YAV is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 YAV?
The MOT on LR08 YAV is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 YAV done?
LR08 YAV was recorded at 53,074 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 3,236 miles a year.
Has LR08 YAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 YAV has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 YAV 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 YAV find?
LR08 YAV passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp; rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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