2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS · 4,819 MOT tests
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS reliability
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLSs fail 34.6% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 15 CLS years (4,819 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CLSs: 24%)
- 34.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CLSs: 24%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 116,395
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,819
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.5% of tests fail here (123% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 79% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS
Fail rate by area
- Suspension13.6%
- Lights and electrics11.1%
- Tyres10.5%
- Brakes9.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.1%
- Steering3.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.56%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.76%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.4%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.32%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.86%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 2.51%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.03%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (17.24%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.4%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (7.8%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.01%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.72%)
Other years
Every Mercedes-Benz CLS year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS reliable?
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLSs fail 34.6% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 15 CLS years (4,819 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.56% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (3.76% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (3.4% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS shows 116,395 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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