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AV08 DFU

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,343 mi
Last recorded109,343 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 DFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 109,343 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 104,677 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 99,617 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 87,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut from sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 85,658 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 78,471 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 64,373 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 62,082 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 58,947 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 55,279 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 55,259 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 50,799 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 50,798 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 46,999 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 38,410 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 26,828 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 26,828 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 17,208 miles

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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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AV08 DFU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV08 DFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV08 DFU registered?

AV08 DFU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AV08 DFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 DFU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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