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DX08 VLU

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

148,918 mi
Last recorded148,918 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 VLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 148,918 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 141,614 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 141,613 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 134,776 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 125,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 118,345 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 110,123 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 103,602 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 103,602 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 96,453 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 87,041 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 78,331 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 67,317 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 57,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 54,775 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 51,177 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 46,466 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2012 46,363 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2011 37,559 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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DX08 VLU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DX08 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.

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What year was DX08 VLU registered?

DX08 VLU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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