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SR08 ACY

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,639 mi
Last recorded132,639 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR08 ACY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 132,639 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 128,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to the brake pipe BORDERLINE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge is wearing. inner sidewall is cracking but the cords are not currently visible. the outer kerb protector is damaged but cords cannot be felt or seen. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge is wearing. inner sidewall is cracking but the cords are not currently visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around sump area BORDERLINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

the glow plug on the dash is illuminated at all times

Fail 31 Jul 2024 128,537 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to the brake pipe BORDERLINE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge is wearing. inner sidewall is cracking but the cords are not currently visible. the outer kerb protector is damaged but cords cannot be felt or seen. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge is wearing. inner sidewall is cracking but the cords are not currently visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around sump area BORDERLINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

the glow plug on the dash is illuminated at all times

Pass 2 Aug 2023 123,372 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (this is the hose that joins the caliper ) Also the outer rubber is perishing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

glow plug light is on the dash at all times

Fail 25 Jul 2023 123,350 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn this ball joint is on the lower arm to which the shocker attaches (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (this is the hose that joins the caliper ) Also the outer rubber is perishing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

glow plug light is on the dash at all times

Pass 11 Jul 2022 118,447 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger window not fully closing

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 118,445 miles

Headlamp aim not tested due to o/s headlight not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure three supports broken [ in the rear diff area) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tears in the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front passenger window not fully closing

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 111,551 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 106,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 98,814 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2018 98,813 miles

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

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2017 84,907 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 69,816 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 69,611 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

osf tyre feathered inside edge

slight play in both front wheel bearings

nsf tyre worn very close to cords inside edge

Pass 8 Jul 2015 62,707 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 62,706 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 55,296 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 55,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 47,041 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 47,035 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 37,639 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 27,544 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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SR08 ACY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 SR08 ACY, 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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SR08 ACY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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