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DA57 VAF

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,336 mi
Last recorded157,336 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 VAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 157,336 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 157,332 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 150,004 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 125,943 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 117,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm rear ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 108,603 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 108,574 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2020 100,654 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 93,050 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 83,986 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 73,539 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 73,420 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 66,787 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 58,280 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 54,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 46,163 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 40,004 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 32,969 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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DA57 VAF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DA57 VAF, 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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DA57 VAF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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