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M163 VCT

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

62,341 mi
Last recorded62,341 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM163 VCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 62,341 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 54,095 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 51,337 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 51,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 46,636 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2021 42,536 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2020 40,117 miles

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

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

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2019 35,437 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 32,070 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 27,378 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 21,879 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 9,215 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 8,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2012 7,311 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 7,311 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M163 VCT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M163 VCT, 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 M163 VCT registered?

M163 VCT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 July 2008.

Is M163 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M163 VCT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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