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2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,273 mi
Last recorded141,273 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO03 RGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 141,273 miles

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

rear discs worn and pitted

Pass 30 Jun 2025 135,748 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))

rear discs pitted

Pass 5 Jul 2024 130,397 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack

front discs worn not excessive

Pass 3 Jul 2023 125,681 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 119,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning led (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 119,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn in hub housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn in hub housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively + faint noise (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning led (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 113,720 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 113,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (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))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 108,503 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 108,470 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Shock absorber on front offside creaking

Pass 26 Jun 2019 101,987 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 94,983 miles

Brake Pads on front wearing Low Also brake discs Lipped

Brake light on rear offside 50% illumination

Brake pipes on front offside and rear nearside have corrosion

Tyre on rear offside has wear on inner tread

Under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2018 94,983 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake Pads on front wearing Low Also brake discs Lipped

Brake light on rear offside 50% illumination

Brake pipes on front offside and rear nearside have corrosion

Tyre on rear offside has wear on inner tread

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2017 86,358 miles

Offside Rear lamp unit on lad brakelamps

Pass 24 Aug 2016 76,322 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 76,153 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencers corroded and slightly blowing

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 6 Nov 2015 76,153 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencers corroded and slightly blowing

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 22 Oct 2014 72,730 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 72,730 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 66,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no smoke test done, no rpm signal

Pass 13 Sep 2012 59,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2011 51,631 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 51,631 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) 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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OO03 RGB 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 69.6%.

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 OO03 RGB, 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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OO03 RGB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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