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OV08 TPY

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

34,303 mi
Last recorded34,303 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 TPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 34,303 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 34,291 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 34,200 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 33,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 33,588 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 33,134 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 33,119 miles

Fuel system component leaking both hoses to the fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides on front axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 32,766 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 31,786 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 May 2017 30,616 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 26,986 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both, on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 18,708 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 14,766 miles

both front wheels buckled

Pass 13 May 2013 13,066 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 11,182 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 9,612 miles

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

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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OV08 TPY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OV08 TPY, 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 OV08 TPY registered?

OV08 TPY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is OV08 TPY safe to buy?

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