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FD08 SZG

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,009 mi
Last recorded121,009 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 SZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 121,009 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 194,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 114,384 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

glow plug warning light on dashboard

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2024 104,781 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 92,694 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 86,055 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 82,249 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [both]scrubbing slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2020 79,129 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 79,127 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 75,274 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 69,337 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 66,186 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 61,664 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 61,664 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2015 57,645 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 52,146 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 46,600 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 41,043 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 41,043 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 30,765 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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FD08 SZG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey 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 FD08 SZG, 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 FD08 SZG registered?

FD08 SZG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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