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M44 ESH

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,590 mi
Last recorded150,590 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 ESH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 150,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 146,545 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 142,722 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 139,678 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section leading to flex hose marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn/wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section leading to flex hose marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn/wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 139,676 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section leading to flex hose marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section leading to flex hose marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section leading to flex hose marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn/wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section leading to flex hose marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn/wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 135,127 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at the time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 135,124 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at the time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 131,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 130,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and offside front tyres worn on inner edges but not showing the ply or cords at the time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 127,584 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges but not showing the ply or cords at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 127,581 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges but not showing the ply or cords at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 123,900 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 123,899 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 117,319 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 108,851 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 98,949 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 98,949 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 89,635 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 79,699 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 64,080 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 54,212 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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M44 ESH 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 71.4%.

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 M44 ESH, 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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M44 ESH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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