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B283 SUE

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,179 mi
Last recorded130,179 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB283 SUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 130,179 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 122,036 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 113,568 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 108,242 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2021 103,811 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 100,450 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2019 95,902 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2018 93,298 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 91,023 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2017 88,820 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 79,891 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

nail in osr tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2015 74,535 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 64,600 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 52,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,122 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 38,526 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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B283 SUE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B283 SUE, 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 B283 SUE registered?

B283 SUE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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