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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

LS08 FOMMOT history

LS08 FOM is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 9 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 158,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2024.

LS08 FOM grey Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2025
Mileage
158,428 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2024
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 FOM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 FOM was last recorded at 158,428 miles on 8 Oct 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,428 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 158,428 miles
  • 2022 – 138,623 miles
  • 2021 – 121,137 miles
  • 2020 – 111,778 miles
  • 2019 – 101,433 miles
  • 2018 – 92,474 miles
  • 2017 – 75,119 miles
  • 2016 – 67,887 miles
  • 2015 – 45,236 miles
  • 2014 – 28,070 miles
  • 2013 – 25,980 miles
  • 2012 – 23,096 miles
  • 2011 – 20,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,428 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,428 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    158,428 miles
    Test number
    768251801556
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Fail158,428 miles (+2,269)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,428 miles
    Test number
    620061093072
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass156,159 miles (+17,536)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    156,159 miles
    Test number
    580332488937
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass138,623 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    138,623 miles
    Test number
    423650727903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail138,619 miles (+17,482)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,619 miles
    Test number
    443493732322
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Pass121,137 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    121,137 miles
    Test number
    526297759691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail121,135 miles (+9,357)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,135 miles
    Test number
    675256461114
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass111,778 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    111,778 miles
    Test number
    721912223522
    • 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))
  9. Fail111,778 miles (+10,345)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,778 miles
    Test number
    490896339557
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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. Pass101,433 miles (+8,959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,433 miles
    Test number
    737256643412
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass92,474 miles (+17,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    92,474 miles
    Test number
    477445662434
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inside edge
  12. Pass75,119 miles (+7,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,119 miles
    Test number
    331047159526
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower ball joint creaking
  13. Pass67,887 miles (+22,651)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    67,887 miles
    Test number
    298819577295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,236 miles (+17,166)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    45,236 miles
    Test number
    265987425181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,070 miles (+2,090)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    28,070 miles
    Test number
    228490224133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,980 miles (+2,884)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    25,980 miles
    Test number
    946067123125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
  17. Pass23,096 miles (+2,895)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    23,096 miles
    Test number
    845903522112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    20,201 miles
    Test number
    828808311151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS08 FOM

Does LS08 FOM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS08 FOM expired on 7 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS08 FOM?
The MOT on LS08 FOM expired on 7 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS08 FOM done?
LS08 FOM was recorded at 158,428 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2024, an average of 10,278 miles a year.
Has LS08 FOM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 FOM has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS08 FOM 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 LS08 FOM find?
LS08 FOM passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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