CarVerify

Free Car Check

MTK 616

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

194,476 mi
Last recorded194,476 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTK 616
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 194,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 194,444 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.12% (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 185,483 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 172,288 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 156,041 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 137,040 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 127,480 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 111,493 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 102,569 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 102,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working not all lights (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 98,769 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 98,769 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2016 94,026 miles

n/s/r tyre close to wear bands, both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 May 2015 89,173 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 83,879 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 78,402 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 72,086 miles

pads getting low at rear,rear tyres getting low

Fail 3 May 2012 72,086 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

pads getting low at rear,rear tyres getting low

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
Full Mercedes-benz Cls reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MTK 616 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MTK 616, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MTK 616?

You can check the full history of MTK 616 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MTK 616 registered?

MTK 616 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is MTK 616 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MTK 616 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MTK 616 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MTK 616. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.