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FY08 UWD

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,105 mi
Last recorded103,105 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 UWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 103,105 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 87,066 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Nov 2024 87,066 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside/Nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 86,757 miles

advise both front tyres wearing inner treads

advise creeking from suspention possible dry ball joint front

Fail 12 Oct 2023 86,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

advise both front tyres wearing inner treads

advise creeking from suspention possible dry ball joint front

Pass 17 Oct 2022 80,219 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 80,213 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 72,873 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 68,016 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 57,922 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 52,914 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 48,929 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 43,438 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 39,276 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 33,824 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 27,991 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 23,548 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 15,375 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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FY08 UWD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black 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 FY08 UWD, 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 FY08 UWD registered?

FY08 UWD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is FY08 UWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 UWD 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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