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LS08 RHU

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,542 mi
Last recorded139,542 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 139,542 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 135,044 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 131,470 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both main brake pipes corroded

mid exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2022 122,572 miles

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

both main brake pipes heavily corroded

corrosion on front brake pipes

front brake pads worn wear on front brake discs

Pass 2 Sep 2021 111,663 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 102,716 miles

both main brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2020 102,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both main brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2019 93,771 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 83,574 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 72,418 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 66,805 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 59,893 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 53,537 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 53,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2013 46,955 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,753 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 34,986 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 23,776 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 23,776 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 RHU 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 RHU, 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 RHU registered?

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

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