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RS08 CLS

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

168,058 mi
Last recorded168,058 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS08 CLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 168,058 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 165,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 158,876 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 154,667 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 148,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 141,668 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 134,490 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 134,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 127,131 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush 2 x lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Feb 2019 123,166 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 123,166 miles

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

slight unbalance front brakes lower offside

Pass 20 Feb 2018 113,773 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2017 101,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 89,092 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Feb 2016 89,092 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2015 75,482 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 64,369 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 59,911 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 44,454 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 31,967 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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RS08 CLS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RS08 CLS, 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 RS08 CLS registered?

RS08 CLS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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