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D4 PHD

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,614 mi
Last recorded124,614 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 PHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 124,614 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 121,869 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 116,083 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 116,083 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 110,377 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 106,342 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 106,290 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 99,072 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 90,816 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 90,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer ball joint (rear of 2 ball joints) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer ball joint (rear of 2 ball joints) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 90,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer ball joint (rear of 2 ball joints) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer ball joint (rear of 2 ball joints) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 82,869 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 77,353 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 71,542 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Mar 2014 66,187 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 60,954 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 55,681 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 55,681 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 49,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 49,146 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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D4 PHD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D4 PHD, 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 D4 PHD registered?

D4 PHD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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