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AP08 VCD

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,116 mi
Last recorded149,116 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 VCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 149,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN. INNER PADS APPEAR TO BE LESS THAN 2MM- FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH FRONT INNER RIMS DISTORTED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT IN TREAD. DEPTH UNCLEAR DUE TO DEBRIS INSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET DETACHED (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 149,116 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN. INNER PADS APPEAR TO BE LESS THAN 2MM- FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH FRONT INNER RIMS DISTORTED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT IN TREAD. DEPTH UNCLEAR DUE TO DEBRIS INSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET DETACHED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 145,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL HAS DAMAGE- TYRE STRUCTURE NOT VISIBLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

TYRE PRESSURE MONITOR- LAMP ILLUMINATED

Pass 29 Jul 2022 140,974 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

flat tyre lamp illuminated

Fail 27 Jul 2022 140,974 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

flat tyre lamp illuminated

Pass 8 Feb 2021 125,252 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

flat tyre light is on

Pass 28 Jan 2020 113,180 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 108,767 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 108,767 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 102,109 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 102,107 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 93,863 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 93,863 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 83,916 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 71,146 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)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 63,643 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 56,485 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 55,614 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 39,134 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 23,014 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 23,014 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 14,215 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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AP08 VCD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 AP08 VCD, 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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AP08 VCD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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