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SD58 FVY

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,187 mi
Last recorded118,187 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 FVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 118,187 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 114,221 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 114,215 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 105,590 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 97,859 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Slight sweat from pipe at front of engine looking from top (2.1.5 (a))

Central Lower Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount forward of back box broken but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount forward of back box broken but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 91,052 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 85,010 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 79,441 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 73,512 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 66,365 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 66,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 55,966 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 50,025 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 41,583 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 32,364 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 31,342 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)

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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SD58 FVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SD58 FVY, 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 SD58 FVY registered?

SD58 FVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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