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FM08 DEL

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,863 mi
Last recorded140,863 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 DEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 140,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 126,347 miles

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2024 125,247 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 123,606 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 123,606 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 122,330 miles

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 118,150 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise undertrays fitted to vehicle/obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2020 113,629 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 110,643 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 109,415 miles

Front Both front tyres cracking on inner sidewalls

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall cut

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall cut

Offside exhaust pipe mounting broken off but system still adequately supported

Fail 12 Dec 2017 109,412 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Both front tyres cracking on inner sidewalls

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall cut

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall cut

Offside exhaust pipe mounting broken off but system still adequately supported

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 97,713 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 97,713 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort hand (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 97,072 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2015 97,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing rear diff bush missing (2.4.G.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2014 86,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 77,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres are wron on inner edge

Fail 2 Aug 2013 77,716 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres are wron on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2012 63,606 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 43,798 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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FM08 DEL 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 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FM08 DEL, 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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FM08 DEL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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