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LL08 FTA

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,735 mi
Last recorded123,735 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 FTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 123,735 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 120,308 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 114,919 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 113,076 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 113,042 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 110,703 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 109,135 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 103,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 100,541 miles

covers fitted

Fail 5 May 2018 100,525 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2017 83,381 miles

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

Offside wiper starting to smear

coil light on dash

covers obstructing view

Pass 23 Apr 2016 72,335 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

covers obstructing view

front num plate cracked

nearside front jacking rubber missing

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

nearside front wheel slight play

offside front wheel slight play

Fail 9 Apr 2016 72,229 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front jacking point missing

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on sidewall but no ply or cord visible

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 17 Apr 2015 69,317 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 69,217 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2014 63,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Apr 2013 59,368 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 57,300 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 52,730 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 52,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LL08 FTA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LL08 FTA, 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 LL08 FTA registered?

LL08 FTA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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