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D1 SUK

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,142 mi
Last recorded119,142 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 SUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 119,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and has a small cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 116,354 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 113,463 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective X2 Spots (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 109,271 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 109,269 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2022 105,527 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 105,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge has cracks exposing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 103,730 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/4 approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 100,573 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 100,572 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Dec 2018 96,144 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 96,144 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 Sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 92,541 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 85,039 miles

Rear X2 Sides Tyres have very small cracks

Pass 12 Dec 2015 77,826 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 73,708 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 67,895 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged but not down to the cords

Fail 27 Dec 2013 67,895 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged but not down to the cords

Pass 9 Mar 2013 62,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2013 62,371 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 52,562 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 43,607 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 43,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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D1 SUK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 D1 SUK, 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 D1 SUK registered?

D1 SUK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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