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AY58 XTX

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,161 mi
Last recorded146,161 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 XTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 146,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted Front and Rear. Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 146,150 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bushes debonded n/s and o/s front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Inner Front inner tyre tread shoulders are wearing close to there inner structure n/s and o/s

Inner Road wheel slightly distorted All four wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 129,654 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 124,461 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 124,025 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 111,678 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

undershields fitted restricting view of some components

Pass 17 Nov 2021 105,702 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 105,701 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 96,342 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 92,321 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 83,524 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 73,368 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 73,368 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 62,643 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 53,772 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 46,741 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 46,741 miles

Inner Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 39,466 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 32,395 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 32,395 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 28,246 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 28,020 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all four tyres wearing on inside edge

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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AY58 XTX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AY58 XTX, 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 AY58 XTX registered?

AY58 XTX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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