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SB08 EFV

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,443 mi
Last recorded125,443 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 EFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 125,443 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 125,255 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 125,255 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 123,055 miles

Engine light on

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 123,048 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine light on

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 118,514 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 114,518 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 114,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2019 108,022 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 96,012 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2017 82,441 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 69,092 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 56,031 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 48,578 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 48,578 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 41,104 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s rear tyre tread approx 3mm

Fail 29 Nov 2013 41,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s rear tyre tread approx 3mm

Pass 2 Oct 2012 32,393 miles

Slight movement in n/s front top ball joint

Pass 3 Oct 2011 24,251 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 22,225 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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SB08 EFV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB08 EFV, 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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SB08 EFV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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