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RO56 HOT

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

147,382 mi
Last recorded147,382 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 HOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 147,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 21 May 2026 147,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 143,020 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

VEHICLE BRAKE DISC UNITS AND PADS DISPLAYING WEAR/CORROSION

Pass 23 May 2024 138,006 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake disc units displaying wear x 4

Pass 13 Mar 2023 135,492 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle brake discs displaying wear x 4

Pass 12 Mar 2022 130,600 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all vehicle brake discs displaying wear x 4

Pass 16 Jan 2021 124,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 118,561 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 110,681 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 110,681 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system CORRODED AND LEAKING (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2018 103,158 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad 3 to 4 mm left (3.5.1g)

plastic under tray fitted stopping full inspection

Pass 3 Oct 2016 94,237 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 83,086 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 73,704 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 69,346 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 61,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2011 55,271 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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RO56 HOT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RO56 HOT, 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 RO56 HOT registered?

RO56 HOT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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