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SW05 ZER

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,998 mi
Last recorded123,998 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 ZER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 123,998 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 123,701 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 123,083 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 123,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 114,184 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 103,888 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 92,426 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 85,181 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 74,531 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 74,531 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 68,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 65,044 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 60,193 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 55,380 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 55,380 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 48,970 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 48,970 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 41,946 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 35,614 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 35,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 27,365 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)

all discs corroded.o/s indicator damaged

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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SW05 ZER is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SW05 ZER, 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 SW05 ZER registered?

SW05 ZER is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is SW05 ZER safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 ZER shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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