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B14 RTU

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,753 mi
Last recorded165,753 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 RTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 165,753 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slightr oil leak sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded but not excessively (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight scrubbing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting defective but system not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 160,065 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine under tray area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play in joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre getting low and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes fluctuate but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 153,493 miles

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes flutuating but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 153,493 miles

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes flutuating but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 148,451 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 142,724 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 134,817 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 134,817 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 126,758 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 126,753 miles

Nearside Front 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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 116,608 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 116,608 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 108,141 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 95,391 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 76,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 57,812 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyres bald inside edge

Pass 8 Aug 2013 44,141 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 44,141 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 34,476 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 29,082 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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B14 RTU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B14 RTU, 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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B14 RTU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 11 December 2008.

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