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AN08 OWA

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,393 mi
Last recorded71,393 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 OWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 71,393 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 71,393 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 67,851 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 67,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2023 63,963 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 63,961 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 59,591 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Apr 2021 54,442 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2021 53,362 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2020 53,315 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2019 50,439 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 50,424 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2018 47,035 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 47,022 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 44,029 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 40,190 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 33,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 4 Nov 2014 33,579 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 29,897 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 28,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 24,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 24,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 19,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 19,855 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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AN08 OWA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AN08 OWA, 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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AN08 OWA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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