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LS08 EFH

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

181,827 mi
Last recorded181,827 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 EFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 181,827 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 279,843 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 164,100 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 157,660 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 147,245 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 136,674 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 123,713 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 112,926 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 158,803 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

covers and under trays fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2018 158,768 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2017 83,715 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 70,006 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 56,775 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 44,309 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 44,308 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 38,087 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 32,048 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 32,048 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 24,964 miles

unable to check front brake pads with wheels on

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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LS08 EFH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 LS08 EFH, 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 LS08 EFH registered?

LS08 EFH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is LS08 EFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS08 EFH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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