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SC08 AUR

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

121,807 mi
Last recorded121,807 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 AUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 121,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 116,311 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 114,602 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 109,189 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 106,033 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroding

Offside Front brake pipe corroding

front tyres starting to wear at edges

o/s mid exhaust hangar snapped(still secure

Pass 30 Jan 2020 105,587 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 29 Jan 2020 105,587 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 11 Jan 2019 100,707 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 95,687 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 95,670 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 92,943 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 86,002 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 80,574 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 71,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 59,222 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 44,671 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 27,547 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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SC08 AUR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 SC08 AUR, 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 SC08 AUR registered?

SC08 AUR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for SC08 AUR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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