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FIW 93

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,214 mi
Last recorded58,214 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIW 93
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 58,214 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 57,205 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 56,444 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2022 54,769 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 54,769 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front arm has slight play and knock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 52,375 miles

Nearside Front slight play front hub

under body trays fitted restricting view on some testable items

Pass 12 Aug 2020 51,327 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 51,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 49,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 49,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 47,583 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 44,833 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 42,305 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 39,536 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 35,862 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 32,139 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 24,381 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 20,915 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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FIW 93 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FIW 93, 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 FIW 93 registered?

FIW 93 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is FIW 93 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIW 93 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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