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LS08 LGG

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,552 mi
Last recorded91,552 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 91,552 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 88,850 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 82,940 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2024 82,940 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner 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))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 131,376 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 131,376 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 72,712 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 55,503 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 51,638 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 48,341 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 45,566 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 45,452 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 42,431 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 38,356 miles

offside and nearside front tyres cracking on shoulder

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm, legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 2 Mar 2015 33,702 miles

Front tyres slightly bald on inner edges.

Fail 19 Mar 2014 30,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 30,484 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 26,051 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 20,920 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 20,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 16,743 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inside edges

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 LGG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver 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 LS08 LGG, 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 LGG registered?

LS08 LGG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LS08 LGG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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