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S70 THY

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,346 mi
Last recorded95,346 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 THY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2026 95,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 90,219 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 90,217 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2024 84,720 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 84,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 79,510 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 76,392 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 79,834 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 71,062 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 68,320 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 65,580 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 62,710 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Jan 2016 59,759 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 55,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 55,481 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 50,492 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 43,301 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 35,813 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 26,805 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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S70 THY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S70 THY, 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 S70 THY registered?

S70 THY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is S70 THY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S70 THY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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