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DK08 ZPZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,992 mi
Last recorded139,992 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 ZPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 139,992 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 134,129 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 127,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged to flex pipe union / inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex pipe union / inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 127,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex pipe union / inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex pipe union / inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 186,676 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 157,534 miles

Front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 18 Jan 2017 157,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2015 74,140 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slight damage

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 57,058 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 57,047 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2013 42,030 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 37,765 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 29,109 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 28,971 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 27,983 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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DK08 ZPZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DK08 ZPZ, 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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DK08 ZPZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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