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AF08 FER

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,819 mi
Last recorded90,819 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 FER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 90,819 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 90,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Body Metal brake pipe from flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Body metal pipe from flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Body metal pipe from flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Body metal pipe from flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 87,273 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 82,073 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 79,350 miles

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)

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 9 Aug 2016 79,324 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Aug 2015 72,389 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 67,207 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 62,849 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

slight surface corrosion on both rear brake discs

Pass 27 Mar 2013 51,250 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 38,460 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nail lodged in tread area of offside rear tyre

small cut on outer wall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2011 29,257 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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AF08 FER is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF08 FER, 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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AF08 FER is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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