CarVerify

Free Car Check

C20 AKT

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,073 mi
Last recorded81,073 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 AKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 81,073 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of various items

Vehicle presented for Mot Test in wet conditions

Pass 30 Jan 2025 75,989 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 7 Feb 2024 72,299 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Both sides brake discs lipped;

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Both sides brake discs lipped;

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 20 Jan 2023 65,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 3 Feb 2022 59,435 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 4 Feb 2021 55,261 miles

Central Rear Axle slight oil leak.

Front Both sides brake discs lipped.

Front Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items.

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 Both sides brake discs lipped.

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 51,267 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 1 Feb 2019 44,820 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items

Fail 1 Feb 2019 44,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 30 Jan 2018 35,554 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Oil leak axle ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018 35,554 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Oil leak axle ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 28,842 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 25,205 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 22,775 miles

both rear tyres slight cuts in tread..

Pass 2 Nov 2013 19,681 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 16,269 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 13,317 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
Full Mercedes-benz Cls reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C20 AKT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 C20 AKT, 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

How do I check the history of C20 AKT?

You can check the full history of C20 AKT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C20 AKT registered?

C20 AKT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is C20 AKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 AKT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C20 AKT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C20 AKT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.