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LT08 UYP

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,898 mi
Last recorded131,898 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 UYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 131,898 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside BALD ON THE INNER SHOULDERS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 126,398 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and Offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn HEAVILY on the inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 120,533 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively very slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Near and Offside perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 120,533 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Near and Offside both have cuts to cords 275/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside BALD ON THE INNER SHOULDERS 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively very slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Near and Offside perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 112,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NEAR AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR AND OFFSIDE, WORN HEAVILY ON THE INNER SHOULDERS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEAR AND OFFSIDE, HEAVILY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 104,883 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both Near and Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 98,087 miles

Both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges of tread

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 98,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges of tread

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 88,562 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 78,643 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 78,643 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 67,189 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 54,929 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 52,799 miles

nearside front tyre bald inner edge damaged outer sidewall

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 7 Oct 2015 52,797 miles

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

nearside front tyre bald inner edge damaged outer sidewall

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Oct 2014 49,694 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2013 47,432 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 43,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 35,278 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 35,265 miles

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

brake wear warning light on

Pass 6 Jan 2011 24,259 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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LT08 UYP 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 LT08 UYP, 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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LT08 UYP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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