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A1 EXB

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Beige Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

34,437 mi
Last recorded34,437 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 EXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 34,437 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 33,957 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 33,359 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 33,311 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 33,265 miles

slight knock at front

Pass 3 May 2021 31,709 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 30,060 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 26,702 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 23,923 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 23,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 20,670 miles

both front tyre started to wear on inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2016 19,243 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 16,771 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 14,624 miles

advise both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2013 12,646 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 10,296 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 7,166 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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A1 EXB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Beige with a 2,987cc diesel 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 A1 EXB, 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 A1 EXB registered?

A1 EXB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is A1 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 EXB 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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