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LM08 RZT

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

140,742 mi
Last recorded140,742 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 RZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 140,742 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides lower spring holder arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 140,708 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner steering ball joint excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated coupling split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides lower spring holder arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 129,851 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 129,851 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 118,732 miles

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

Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 118,694 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 108,149 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 100,648 miles

engine cover, sill covers and undertray present

Pass 4 Aug 2020 85,850 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 81,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 81,250 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 70,257 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 70,246 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 49,625 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 48,059 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 45,520 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 43,666 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 41,737 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 40,470 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 37,764 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 35,152 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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LM08 RZT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LM08 RZT, 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 LM08 RZT registered?

LM08 RZT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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