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S23 OYA

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,856 mi
Last recorded89,856 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 OYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 89,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 8 May 2025 80,523 miles

Undertrays/ Sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2024 76,566 miles

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak

rear tyres on limit

Fail 20 Aug 2024 76,566 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak

rear tyres on limit

Fail 10 Jul 2024 76,561 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear tyres close to limit

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2023 75,424 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 19 Jul 2023 75,424 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 23 May 2023 75,407 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

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

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

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))

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear pads worn thin and inner discs corroded

Pass 30 May 2022 73,698 miles

front inner discs slightly corroded

front tyres wearing uneven on inside edge and close to exposing chord

rear brake pads worn thin

rear tyres close to limit and perished

Fail 30 May 2022 73,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front inner discs slightly corroded

front tyres wearing uneven on inside edge and close to exposing chord

rear brake pads worn thin

rear tyres close to limit and perished

Pass 25 May 2021 71,967 miles

front inner discs corroded

rear brake pads worn thin and discs corroded

Pass 29 May 2020 70,022 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 66,060 miles

Front and rear pads and discs wearing thin

Glow plug light on

Pass 18 May 2018 62,152 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 56,959 miles

Nearside front tyre close to limit

Rear tyres close to limit

Pass 19 May 2016 50,251 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 44,039 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 37,781 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 32,820 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 26,746 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 20,685 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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S23 OYA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 S23 OYA, 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 S23 OYA registered?

S23 OYA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is S23 OYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S23 OYA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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