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81 ETU

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

72,704 mi
Last recorded72,704 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration81 ETU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 72,704 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 72,520 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 71,790 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 71,400 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 66,018 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 63,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 63,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 55,690 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower joint's facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 53,246 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 50,431 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 38,834 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Nov 2015 38,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 34,784 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 27,893 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 23,744 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 19,774 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 17,243 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?

Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,663
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
35,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,450
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,682
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2,819
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,595
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 2,284
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81 ETU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 82,334 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 81 ETU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cls typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 81 ETU registered?

81 ETU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is 81 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 81 ETU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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