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DBC 148

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

50,722 mi
Last recorded50,722 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBC 148
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 50,722 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 48,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

covers fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2025 48,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2024 44,875 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 41,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 38,475 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 33,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 30,690 miles

COVERS FITTED

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 27,320 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 26,647 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 24,772 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 23,114 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 20,990 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 16,589 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 16,566 miles

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

nearside front tyre has lots of cuts to side wall

nearside rear tyre has cuts to side wall+wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre has cuts to side wall

Pass 11 Dec 2014 15,799 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres showing signs of wear on the inside edges

nearside front and offside rear tyres has cuts on the outter walls

Pass 2 Apr 2014 14,118 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 13,737 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 10,752 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 7,366 miles

under the car allcoverd someplacesand componentscan not be seen

Pass 31 Mar 2011 2,815 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 2,721 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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DBC 148 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 DBC 148, 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 DBC 148 registered?

DBC 148 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is DBC 148 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBC 148 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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