2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS 5.0L Petrol · 1785 AH
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2008. Recorded mileage 57,112 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,112 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 4966cc
1785 AH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 57,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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1785 AH Mileage History
- 21/08/202354,382 mi
- 24/08/202354,384 mi+2 mi
- 16/09/202455,354 mi+970 mi
- 18/09/202455,354 mi
- 16/09/202557,112 mi+1,758 mi
Average of roughly 1,317 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
1785 AH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Cls (1785 AH) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Heavily perished on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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