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AV08 DJD

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

221,444 mi
Last recorded221,444 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 DJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 221,444 miles

Esp fault, not bringing abs lamp on.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Reg plate damaged

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

Tpms indicator on

Fail 1 Jul 2022 221,444 miles

Esp fault, not bringing abs lamp on.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Reg plate damaged

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tpms indicator on

Fail 16 Jun 2022 220,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 197,143 miles

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

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 195,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 176,724 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2020 176,724 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 274,705 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 264,315 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 255,875 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 247,779 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 235,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 225,210 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 221,003 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 211,640 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2012 211,590 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2011 119,917 miles

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

un-able to see front brake pads for wear

Pass 18 Mar 2011 116,023 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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AV08 DJD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV08 DJD, 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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AV08 DJD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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