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DA08 DMU

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

103,523 mi
Last recorded103,523 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 DMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 103,523 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 101,803 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehical has underseal

Pass 26 Mar 2024 100,502 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 100,502 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

car under neeth cover with under seal

Pass 16 Nov 2022 97,783 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s and worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake at 16%, min requirement

Fail 16 Nov 2022 97,778 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s and worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake at 16%, min requirement

Pass 15 Nov 2021 96,314 miles

undertrays an engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 25 Nov 2020 94,208 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted unable to fully test all components

Nearside Front wheel not designed for front fitment. clearly states on inside of rim ( FOR REAR USE ONLY).

Fail 24 Nov 2020 94,208 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay and under body covers fitted unable to fully test all components

Nearside Front wheel not designed for front fitment. clearly states on inside of rim ( FOR REAR USE ONLY).

Pass 12 Jun 2019 92,311 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 92,311 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 91,261 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 91,261 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 89,531 miles

Both Rear Tyres Wearing low

Pass 16 Jun 2016 86,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers fitted covering some components

undertrays fitted covering some components

Pass 25 Jun 2015 83,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 71,820 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 71,820 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 63,453 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 52,094 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 52,089 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)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 37,719 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 37,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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DA08 DMU 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 65.2%.

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 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 DA08 DMU, 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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DA08 DMU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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