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DG58 VLU

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,014 mi
Last recorded141,014 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 VLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 141,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 131,884 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 127,025 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 121,817 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring view of some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2023 121,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring view of some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2022 116,317 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside been painted (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 116,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside been painted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside trims fitted corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 111,296 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 111,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 106,036 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 99,464 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe before flexi hose corroding poor condition (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.5mm inner sidewall cracking under load (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 92,547 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 84,584 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2017 84,572 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint in hub to arm (rear to the vehicle ) (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall tear (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 75,858 miles

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Pass 23 Oct 2015 69,298 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 64,107 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 53,732 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 25 Sep 2012 40,389 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 29,595 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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DG58 VLU 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 80%.

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 DG58 VLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG58 VLU registered?

DG58 VLU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is DG58 VLU safe to buy?

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