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WF08 LGU

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

103,908 mi
Last recorded103,908 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 LGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 103,908 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 96,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 90,937 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 85,401 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 81,841 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc slightly worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nsf and Osf Headlamp lens slightly defective

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

Rear Brake disc slightly worn, pitted or scored,

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Nsf lower rear outer , Adv replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 81,834 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/R18 Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsr front to rear, Adv replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc slightly worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Adv replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nsf and Osf Headlamp lens slightly defective

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

Rear Brake disc slightly worn, pitted or scored,

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Nsf lower rear outer , Adv replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 79,266 miles

Nearside Rear Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 3 Sep 2019 76,204 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 72,916 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 69,386 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 62,460 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 58,253 miles

O/S/F LOWER REAR BALL JOINT HAS LIFT, ADVISE RE-INSP IN 6 MONTHS

advise new front wiper blades

Fail 5 May 2015 58,235 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING, O/S/F WORSE, ADVISE REPLACEMENT

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

O/S/F LOWER REAR BALL JOINT HAS LIFT, ADVISE RE-INSP IN 6 MONTHS

advise new front wiper blades

Pass 22 Apr 2014 47,729 miles

Both front tyres perishing/cracking within tread

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 14 May 2013 39,611 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 28,778 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 15,099 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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WF08 LGU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WF08 LGU, 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 WF08 LGU registered?

WF08 LGU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is WF08 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF08 LGU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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