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AU58 HKX

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Beige Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,591 mi
Last recorded97,591 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 HKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 97,591 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 91,808 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 86,368 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 72,263 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 67,566 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2018 67,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 64,108 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged been taped ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 59,473 miles

Nearside Rear Nail on Tyre

Fail 2 Mar 2016 59,412 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail on Tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2015 56,239 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 50,066 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 41,853 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 22 Jan 2013 41,853 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Feb 2012 35,066 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 35,066 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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AU58 HKX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Beige with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AU58 HKX, 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 AU58 HKX registered?

AU58 HKX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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