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MY56 AMG

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,201 mi
Last recorded87,201 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY56 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 87,201 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 86,420 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 81,095 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 81,094 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 76,077 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 73,081 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 71,499 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 68,061 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 65,998 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 61,554 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at the rear

Fail 5 Aug 2017 61,548 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at the rear

Pass 12 Aug 2016 60,084 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 57,197 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 53,723 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 50,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 47,820 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,000 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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MY56 AMG 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 83.3%.

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 MY56 AMG, 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 MY56 AMG registered?

MY56 AMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is MY56 AMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY56 AMG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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