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L77 ABO

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

95,911 mi
Last recorded95,911 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL77 ABO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 95,911 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front to rear brake pipe at the rear is covered in grease or other material

Fail 20 Nov 2025 95,908 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn joint in the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn joint in the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres are worn on inner/outer edges

Pass 21 Nov 2024 93,418 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear is corroded unable to fully inspect due to undertray fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear is corroded unable to fully inspect due to undertray fitted (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres are worn on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2023 89,563 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 85,392 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 79,648 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Nov 2020 69,220 miles

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

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))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 54,561 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 45,135 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 36,986 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 34,281 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 29,543 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 25,586 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 22,034 miles

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

slight wiper smear

Pass 21 Feb 2012 18,963 miles

near side front tyre void of tread on inner edge

off side front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2011 14,938 miles

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

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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L77 ABO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 L77 ABO, 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 L77 ABO registered?

L77 ABO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is L77 ABO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L77 ABO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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