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S31 DKH

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

138,747 mi
Last recorded138,747 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 DKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 138,747 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 135,715 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 133,387 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 125,773 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 117,570 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both rear mounts either side of diff, exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 103,842 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 95,395 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 88,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 78,502 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 71,529 miles

both front tyres cracking

Fail 21 Apr 2017 71,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2016 64,983 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 59,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 51,154 miles

Dust cover damaged on NSF suspension strut

Front tyres scrubbed off on inner edges

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 43,756 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 35,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 28,632 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 28,141 miles

covers underneath 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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S31 DKH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S31 DKH, 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 S31 DKH registered?

S31 DKH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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