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PE08 OKN

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,539 mi
Last recorded116,539 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 OKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 116,539 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 114,049 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 109,893 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 100,642 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 97,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 4 May 2022 97,826 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 95,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 92,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at rear to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 89,390 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 85,218 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2018 85,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2017 81,780 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2016 78,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 74,927 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 69,551 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 63,479 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)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 63,479 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 58,475 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 51,361 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 51,361 miles

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

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

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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PE08 OKN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PE08 OKN, 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 PE08 OKN registered?

PE08 OKN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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