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C16 DLS

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

178,405 mi
Last recorded178,405 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 DLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 178,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 173,545 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tail light lens cracked

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 166,485 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 166,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 161,581 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 161,576 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 145,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 124,746 miles

Exhaust flexi section lightly damaged

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 124,746 miles

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

Exhaust flexi section lightly damaged

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 109,782 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 13 May 2019 109,782 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 12 May 2018 105,516 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 100,020 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 93,417 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 86,504 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 76,685 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 65,624 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 47,143 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 26,169 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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C16 DLS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 C16 DLS, 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 C16 DLS registered?

C16 DLS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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