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LD08 UHJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

110,512 mi
Last recorded110,512 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 UHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 110,512 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 98,305 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 98,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2023 90,549 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 86,233 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 86,233 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 80,482 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 78,590 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 78,590 miles

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

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 76,154 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 76,154 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2018 70,305 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 65,874 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 62,937 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 62,937 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 58,661 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 55,067 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 55,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 May 2013 49,921 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 49,921 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 43,823 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2012 43,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 38,444 miles

all 4 tyres wearing 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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LD08 UHJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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