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LF08 DLN

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

182,337 mi
Last recorded182,337 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 DLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 182,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 182,337 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 174,876 miles

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

diesel injector chaffing in engine

Pass 7 Feb 2024 168,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective support bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 160,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 151,873 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 151,873 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 147,355 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 143,914 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 133,721 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 120,352 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 112,169 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 28 Jan 2016 95,846 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 78,239 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 62,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 48,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 36,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2011 24,732 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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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LF08 DLN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LF08 DLN, 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 LF08 DLN registered?

LF08 DLN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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