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DOY 7E

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,530 mi
Last recorded69,530 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOY 7E
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 69,530 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 69,294 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Feb 2025 69,294 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Feb 2024 68,878 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 68,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 68,216 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 66,978 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 63,685 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 63,685 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure egg in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 60,922 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 56,394 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 52,119 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 48,379 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 48,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 43,822 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 38,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 32,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 27,485 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 22,030 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 16,584 miles

front tyres on 2 mm

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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DOY 7E is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue 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 DOY 7E, 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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DOY 7E is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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