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MK08 CEV

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,646 mi
Last recorded129,646 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 CEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 129,646 miles

Both headlights Projected beam image is just visible

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 129,615 miles

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

Both headlights Projected beam image is just visible

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 128,618 miles

Exhaust mounting defective at offside rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both headlight lens' are deteriorating

chip to windscreen

nearside steering rack securing bolt is not fully secure - rack is still secure

oil residue engine area

Fail 8 Jul 2025 128,618 miles

Exhaust mounting defective at offside rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack insecure all securing bolts loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

both headlight lens' are deteriorating

chip to windscreen

nearside steering rack securing bolt is not fully secure - rack is still secure

oil residue engine area

Pass 2 Aug 2024 127,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside - pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside - worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at nearside rear ***ON LIMIT NOW*** (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint at rear of hub marked with chalk - ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip to windscreen

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2024 127,696 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside - pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside - worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside - scratched and weathered - ON LIMIT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at nearside rear ***ON LIMIT NOW*** (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint at rear of hub marked with chalk - ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

chip to windscreen

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2023 126,705 miles

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

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

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

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2023 126,705 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2022 126,626 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 126,624 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 118,500 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 118,500 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2019 105,469 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 101,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 99,312 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre side wall perished

Pass 12 Nov 2016 89,924 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 80,440 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 69,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2014 69,961 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has worn bald on the inner edge of tread

Pass 18 Nov 2013 65,525 miles

1.ADVICE BOTH FRONT TYRE'S WORN ON INNER EDGE'S 2.ADVICE TO GET TRACKING DONE.

Fail 18 Nov 2013 65,521 miles

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

1.ADVICE BOTH FRONT TYRE'S WORN ON INNER EDGE'S 2.ADVICE TO GET TRACKING DONE.

Fail 10 Nov 2013 65,499 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine light on

Pass 21 Oct 2012 55,965 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 39,316 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 39,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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MK08 CEV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MK08 CEV, 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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MK08 CEV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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