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W19 STO

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

167,582 mi
Last recorded167,582 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW19 STO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 167,582 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2024 163,847 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2023 157,201 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2022 151,391 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 146,846 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded off rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Sep 2021 146,841 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded off rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2020 142,310 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 141,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under trays and sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 12 Jul 2019 136,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge NO tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge NO tread (5.2.3 (e))

advise tracking

park brake just met minimum requirements

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2019 136,581 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 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge NO tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge NO tread (5.2.3 (e))

advise tracking

park brake just met minimum requirements

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2018 128,936 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

undertrays fitted to car

Pass 16 Jun 2017 119,424 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 111,567 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 107,512 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 98,217 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 89,520 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 86,082 miles

advise inspection of front inside brake pads

Pass 6 Dec 2011 62,365 miles

Offside rear wheel been weld repaired

Fail 2 Dec 2011 62,229 miles

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

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

Offside rear wheel been weld repaired

Pass 6 Dec 2010 33,150 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 33,150 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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W19 STO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc 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 W19 STO, 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 W19 STO registered?

W19 STO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is W19 STO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W19 STO 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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