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LM57 SXB

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,581 mi
Last recorded90,581 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 SXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 90,581 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 90,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2024 89,858 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 89,858 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 88,942 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 88,942 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 87,616 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 86,331 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 85,168 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 83,490 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 80,699 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 76,530 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 71,674 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 65,951 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 May 2014 93,358 miles

nearside front tyre has a very slight bulge in the sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2013 51,090 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 40,970 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 31,572 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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LM57 SXB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LM57 SXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM57 SXB registered?

LM57 SXB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is LM57 SXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM57 SXB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LM57 SXB have outstanding finance?

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