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OV58 XBX

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,604 mi
Last recorded148,604 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 XBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 148,604 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 147,178 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 141,462 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 134,065 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 123,645 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 123,638 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 114,992 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2020 114,915 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 103,662 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 103,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 90,455 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 60,821 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 39,514 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 20,444 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 15,251 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 15,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 24,031 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside door mirror slightly insecure

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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OV58 XBX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OV58 XBX, 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 OV58 XBX registered?

OV58 XBX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 December 2008.

Is OV58 XBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV58 XBX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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