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CL58 CAN

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,563 mi
Last recorded108,563 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL58 CAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 108,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 108,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255-35-19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect 2 places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 97,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 97,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 90,345 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 87,166 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 82,663 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 82,661 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 78,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 73,694 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing in tread area

rear differential damp

Fail 7 Mar 2019 73,687 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres perishing in tread area

rear differential damp

Pass 9 Mar 2018 67,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak diff seal ()

Fail 9 Mar 2018 67,969 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak diff seal ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 61,527 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 54,908 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 54,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 13 Feb 2015 48,485 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 42,537 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 38,255 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 33,212 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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CL58 CAN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CL58 CAN, 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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CL58 CAN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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