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SK08 ORN

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

93,192 mi
Last recorded93,192 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 ORN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 93,192 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 83,545 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 83,545 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 79,433 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 76,572 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 74,050 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 68,750 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 60,561 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 54,195 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 54,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Brake insecure (1.1.21 (c))

exhaust brackets broken

Pass 21 Nov 2017 47,370 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 43,745 miles

Rear both exhaust brackets corroded & adrift

Pass 18 Feb 2016 40,492 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 38,005 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 38,105 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 34,482 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 26,118 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 19,764 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 17,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 17,073 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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SK08 ORN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SK08 ORN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK08 ORN registered?

SK08 ORN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SK08 ORN safe to buy?

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