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AX08 FSA

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,982 mi
Last recorded75,982 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 FSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 75,982 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 71,479 miles

centre rear stop light not working.

slight chip to near side front windscreen.

Fail 3 Jan 2019 71,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs inner faces worn/corroded.

centre rear stop light not working.

slight chip to near side front windscreen.

Pass 2 Oct 2017 64,528 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 64,510 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Front tyres scrubbed badly on inside.requires tracking and new tyres

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 57,941 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 56,546 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 10 Dec 2014 52,493 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 52,290 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 46,381 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 39,123 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 30,685 miles

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

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

rear tyres 4 years old and cracking up.

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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AX08 FSA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black 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 AX08 FSA, 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 AX08 FSA registered?

AX08 FSA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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