MOT Status
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111,183 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of 2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel leaking onto exhaust system (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect cracked on weld (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
n/s morror/flasher lamp cracked rear exhaust bracket corroded front wheels buckled
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
n/s morror/flasher lamp cracked rear exhaust bracket corroded front wheels buckled
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
both front tyres worn low on the inside edges
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside (5.2.2 (c) (i))
TPMS warning on
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)
Front both tyres slightly damaged on outer walls
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front wiper slightly smearing
engine and underbody covers fitted unable to check some components
slight surface rust on brake pipes
rear tyres 2mm front tyres worn on edges o/s/mirror/repeater not fully illuminated n/s/f alloy wheel bent
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
rear tyres 2mm front tyres worn on edges o/s/mirror/repeater not fully illuminated n/s/f alloy wheel bent
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?
Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A8 BWT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 A8 BWT, 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 A8 BWT registered?
A8 BWT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 12 November 2008.
Is A8 BWT safe to buy?
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