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AO58 VRT

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,548 mi
Last recorded111,548 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 VRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 111,548 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes corroded

covers & shields fitted

wipers smeary

Pass 2 Sep 2022 107,083 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 100,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 96,607 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 93,086 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 88,449 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 84,224 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 79,177 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 67,548 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 67,548 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2014 52,888 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2014 52,754 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 45,516 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 45,515 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 38,271 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 38,271 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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AO58 VRT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO58 VRT, 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 AO58 VRT registered?

AO58 VRT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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The MOT history for AO58 VRT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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