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WH54 CAL

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,720 mi
Last recorded102,720 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH54 CAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 102,720 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 94,585 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 86,930 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023 86,927 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 81,814 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 75,250 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 71,118 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 64,162 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 64,152 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 59,573 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 59,521 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 54,683 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 48,041 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 46,180 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 43,653 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 39,722 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 32,330 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 32,330 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2012 28,085 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 22,339 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 22,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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WH54 CAL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red 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 WH54 CAL, 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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WH54 CAL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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