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MV08 EWX

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,095 mi
Last recorded143,095 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 EWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 143,095 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 143,095 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 135,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Sep 2024 135,307 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275 - 35 x 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Aug 2023 126,889 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'b'. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 120,832 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'b'. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Oct 2022 120,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'b'. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2021 112,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close 1.8mm (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))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 110,302 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 106,713 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 97,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded leading to flexible hose, advise replacement. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 85,852 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 85,852 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 64,817 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 49,040 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 47,502 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 45,038 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 44,977 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 32,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 25,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R amd O/S/R

Pass 14 Jul 2011 24,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r

Pass 21 Aug 2010 16,326 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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MV08 EWX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MV08 EWX, 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 MV08 EWX registered?

MV08 EWX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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