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DBU 3

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

118,384 mi
Last recorded118,384 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBU 3
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 118,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play In hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 118,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play In hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front blades badly torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 116,121 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 116,121 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Braking system leaking Fluid leaking at abs pump (1.1.3 (d))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 114,347 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 112,579 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 111,352 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 109,445 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 109,223 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 108,154 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 106,803 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 106,160 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 106,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 96,955 miles

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

offside front tyre bald inside edge

offside rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 22 Jan 2015 81,991 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 81,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 65,988 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 65,988 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 49,219 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 38,172 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,124 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 18,352 miles

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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DBU 3 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 77.3%.

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 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 DBU 3, 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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DBU 3 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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