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X300 CLS

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

176,565 mi
Last recorded176,565 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX300 CLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2026 176,565 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 175,575 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 169,256 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 161,045 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 142,942 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 122,806 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 107,260 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 100,571 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 94,794 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 84,257 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 68,906 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 57,265 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2012 46,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,746 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 29,328 miles

Front pads about 80% worn advise replacement

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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X300 CLS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X300 CLS, 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 X300 CLS registered?

X300 CLS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is X300 CLS safe to buy?

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Does X300 CLS have outstanding finance?

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