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AD08 JZE

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,245 mi
Last recorded144,245 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 JZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 144,245 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALl (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 142,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover spilt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 135,688 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear bush missing on dif

Pass 10 Aug 2018 126,066 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 114,845 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 114,845 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 88,309 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 81,838 miles

offside front tyre showing age related cracks

Pass 27 May 2014 74,633 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 56,879 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 41,122 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 18,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s/f tyre has cut to outer sidewall but not down to cords

wipers strating to smear but visibility still ok

Fail 6 May 2011 18,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s/f tyre has cut to outer sidewall but not down to cords

wipers strating to smear but visibility still ok

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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AD08 JZE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AD08 JZE, 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 AD08 JZE registered?

AD08 JZE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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