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SL58 PLF

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,105 mi
Last recorded163,105 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 PLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 163,105 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 153,724 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 148,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

undertray and plastic covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Mar 2023 143,241 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 143,240 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 218,591 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Dec 2020 123,922 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 112,705 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 112,698 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2018 110,404 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 110,358 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 108,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

Advise under panels fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2017 106,133 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 93,951 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)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 79,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

o/s and n/s rear coil springs corroded

rear brake discs heavily pitted and worn

Pass 17 Jun 2015 79,700 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

o/s and n/s rear coil springs corroded

rear brake discs heavily pitted and worn

Pass 7 Jun 2014 68,316 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 52,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 37,087 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 35,308 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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SL58 PLF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black 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 SL58 PLF, 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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SL58 PLF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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