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C9 SBG

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

202,435 mi
Last recorded202,435 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 SBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 202,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm/Inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear ball joint, has slight lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm/Inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 192,789 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Slight lift, ball joint in the upright. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 180,988 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 180,978 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 170,794 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 161,677 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 150,938 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 146,408 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 127,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 113,683 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 104,342 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 93,049 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 82,082 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 75,554 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 65,697 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 52,699 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 37,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted nearside rear seat fitted

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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C9 SBG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 C9 SBG, 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 C9 SBG registered?

C9 SBG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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