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PW54 PDW

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,707 mi
Last recorded63,707 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPW54 PDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 63,707 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush leaking fluid (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 63,701 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush leaking fluid (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 61,864 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 60,253 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 60,223 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 57,626 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 57,620 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 55,127 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 55,122 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 53,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 51,196 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 51,190 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 48,537 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 45,956 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 41,984 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 36,733 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 31,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 25,805 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 20,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 15,415 miles

under body plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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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PW54 PDW 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 75%.

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 PW54 PDW, 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 PW54 PDW registered?

PW54 PDW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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