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LD08 UHE

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,484 mi
Last recorded90,484 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 UHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 90,484 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 85,759 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 80,559 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 80,552 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2023 78,739 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front of wheel arch) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 77,281 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just made limit 16%

Pass 16 Mar 2021 75,598 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage in engine bay (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & over 5yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 73,264 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 73,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2019 68,912 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 9 May 2019 68,912 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 64,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 57,265 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 19 May 2017 57,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2016 44,391 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 37,990 miles

wiper blades are poor. Recommend they are renewed

Fail 24 Apr 2015 37,990 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wiper blades are poor. Recommend they are renewed

Pass 23 Apr 2014 31,761 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 24,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT THE REAR TYRES ARE RENEWED

Pass 26 Apr 2013 24,228 miles

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

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

STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT THE REAR TYRES ARE RENEWED

Pass 2 May 2012 16,607 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 13,093 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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LD08 UHE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LD08 UHE, 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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LD08 UHE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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