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SV58 RYB

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

117,262 mi
Last recorded117,262 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 RYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 117,262 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 112,013 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 102,925 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 96,422 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 96,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 93,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner tread and slight damage to sidewall

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

both front tyre size 245/40/18 & both rear tyre size 275/35/18

Pass 24 Mar 2021 89,752 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 89,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2020 87,682 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 87,681 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 82,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 82,560 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 77,351 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 77,341 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 72,071 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 72,067 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 59,483 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 58,580 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 58,576 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 49,352 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 49,392 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2013 30,073 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 27,864 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 27,864 miles

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 19,583 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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SV58 RYB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SV58 RYB, 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 SV58 RYB registered?

SV58 RYB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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