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AE08 SGR

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

156,488 mi
Last recorded156,488 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SGR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 156,488 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 148,007 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 130,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 103,100 miles

Nearside Front tyre as slight damage to inner sidewall

Pass 16 May 2017 74,184 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 71,820 miles

under trays fitted obscuring componets

zero smoke reading

Pass 22 Dec 2015 69,459 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 64,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2014 64,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever missing (3.1.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2013 55,597 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 48,581 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2012 45,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 14 Jul 2011 37,132 miles

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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AE08 SGR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AE08 SGR, 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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AE08 SGR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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