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MC08 ZTW

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

149,235 mi
Last recorded149,235 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 ZTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 149,235 miles

Both front tyres perishing slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2025 146,681 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 142,409 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 139,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 136,102 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 136,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt straight arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 130,833 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 125,895 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rearmost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rearmost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front has a knocking noise but unable to locate.

Fail 16 Dec 2019 125,891 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rearmost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rearmost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front has a knocking noise but unable to locate.

Pass 11 Dec 2018 121,444 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 115,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 108,075 miles

Engine and under covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2015 97,972 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Engine covers and under covers fitted

Tape on offside side repeater

Pass 18 Nov 2014 88,927 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 75,008 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 68,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 61,859 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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MC08 ZTW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MC08 ZTW, 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 MC08 ZTW registered?

MC08 ZTW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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