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R48 ESP

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,735 mi
Last recorded182,735 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 ESP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 182,735 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 165,445 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 147,522 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 130,666 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 112,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 97,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 97,352 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 87,180 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 75,383 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 75,383 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 63,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 63,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 53,401 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 50,016 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 48,792 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 48,792 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 40,996 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 32,858 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 24,004 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 12,926 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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R48 ESP 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 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 R48 ESP, 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 R48 ESP registered?

R48 ESP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is R48 ESP safe to buy?

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