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PF53 EWF

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,023 mi
Last recorded120,023 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 EWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2025 120,023 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 114,143 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 109,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint boot deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2022 102,956 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 96,751 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 92,453 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 85,572 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 79,560 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 79,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 76,919 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 74,417 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 70,281 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 65,994 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 58,688 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cosmetic damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Jul 2011 51,334 miles

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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PF53 EWF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PF53 EWF, 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 PF53 EWF registered?

PF53 EWF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is PF53 EWF safe to buy?

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