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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

LR08 YKOMOT history

LR08 YKO is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 157,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

LR08 YKO black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Cls, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
157,251 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 YKO
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
20 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 YKO was last recorded at 157,251 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 9,205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Sept 2017: 88,701 miles, lower than 89,648 miles on 1 Aug 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
148,046 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,205 miles
Average per year
9,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,251 miles
  • 2024 – 148,046 miles
  • 2023 – 143,116 miles
  • 2022 – 134,579 miles
  • 2021 – 118,292 miles
  • 2020 – 112,150 miles
  • 2019 – 105,618 miles
  • 2018 – 91,314 miles
  • 2017 – 88,701 miles
  • 2016 – 78,983 miles
  • 2015 – 75,734 miles
  • 2014 – 68,176 miles
  • 2013 – 54,013 miles
  • 2012 – 41,391 miles
  • 2011 – 24,195 miles
  • 2010 – 12,971 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,251 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • PAS NOISEY

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,251 miles (+9,205)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    157,251 miles
    Test number
    860672073780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass148,046 miles (+4,930)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    148,046 miles
    Test number
    356551911114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass143,116 miles (+8,537)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    143,116 miles
    Test number
    299965570750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,579 miles (+742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,579 miles
    Test number
    192370858616
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail133,837 miles (+15,545)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,837 miles
    Test number
    958289284818
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass118,292 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    118,292 miles
    Test number
    616103542091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail118,277 miles (+6,127)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,277 miles
    Test number
    605563651500
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass112,150 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,150 miles
    Test number
    407823121215
    • AdvisoryPAS NOISEY

  9. Fail112,150 miles (+6,532)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,150 miles
    Test number
    853520518005
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • AdvisoryPAS NOISEY

  10. Pass105,618 miles (+14,304)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,618 miles
    Test number
    233960918238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,314 miles (+2,613)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    91,314 miles
    Test number
    291743875866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,701 miles (-947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    88,701 miles
    Test number
    455255672072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail89,648 miles (+10,665)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,648 miles
    Test number
    121402138167
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass78,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    78,983 miles
    Test number
    298818953564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,983 miles (+3,249)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,983 miles
    Test number
    995389952977
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass75,734 miles (+7,558)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    75,734 miles
    Test number
    357034685175
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass68,176 miles (+14,163)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    68,176 miles
    Test number
    365915484195
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWipers slightly deteriorated

  18. Pass54,013 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,013 miles
    Test number
    527955383164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail54,013 miles (+12,622)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,013 miles
    Test number
    567405183133
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn inner edge close to cords

  20. Pass41,391 miles (+17,196)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    41,391 miles
    Test number
    126940882174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,195 miles1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,195 miles
    Test number
    905672881127
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront tyres worn inner edges
    • NoteN/s/f tyre slight damage to outter side wall

  22. Pass24,195 miles (+11,224)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    24,195 miles
    Test number
    955312081172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront tyres worn inner edges
    • NoteN/s/f tyre slight damage to outter side wall

  23. Pass12,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    12,971 miles
    Test number
    873009780112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 YKO

Does LR08 YKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 YKO is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 YKO?
The MOT on LR08 YKO is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 YKO done?
LR08 YKO was recorded at 157,251 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 9,372 miles a year.
Has LR08 YKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 YKO has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 YKO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Sept 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 YKO find?
LR08 YKO passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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