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PA08 ART

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

113,471 mi
Last recorded113,471 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA08 ART
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 113,471 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 112,153 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 109,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 107,206 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 102,672 miles

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

both rear tyres on wear bars

Pass 8 Feb 2021 100,013 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 96,966 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 87,995 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 87,995 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 79,115 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 77,902 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 76,473 miles

bracket rusted off exhaust pipe NSR

Fail 15 Aug 2016 76,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bracket rusted off exhaust pipe NSR

Pass 10 Aug 2015 71,425 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 71,322 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 66,269 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 63,600 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 63,600 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 51,598 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 37,638 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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PA08 ART is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PA08 ART, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PA08 ART registered?

PA08 ART is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is PA08 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for PA08 ART shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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