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N55 SKM

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

111,646 mi
Last recorded111,646 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 SKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 111,646 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

screenwash pump wearing

Pass 25 Feb 2025 105,521 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 105,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 96,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 96,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 84,676 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 84,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 80,139 miles

Glow plug M.I.L. on.

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 80,092 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Glow plug M.I.L. on.

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 78,538 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 74,767 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2019 74,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2018 70,226 miles

Rear both tyre valves deteriorated

Fail 7 Apr 2018 70,186 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both tyre valves deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2017 66,859 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 65,284 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 62,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 57,939 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 57,939 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 52,715 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 44,822 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 38,128 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 38,128 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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N55 SKM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 N55 SKM, 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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N55 SKM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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