MOT Status
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171,705 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking from injector area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure mount corroded off (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket o/s bank (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
both front wheels are ment for a rear axle only
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front 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
Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket o/s bank (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
both front wheels are ment for a rear axle only
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fractured cracked wheel (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))
advise exhaust braket rotted and broken (BUT EXHAUST SECURE)
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
advise exhaust braket rotted and broken (BUT EXHAUST SECURE)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.20mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.80mm nearly smooth inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside front tyre worn smooth inside edge of tread close to the cords
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.20mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.80mm nearly smooth inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside front tyre worn smooth inside edge of tread close to the cords
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
engine covers fitted
n/s/ and o/s lower under trays fitted
advise belly pan fitted (ITEMS NOT CHECKED)
advise under body panels fitted front to rear (ITEMS NOT CHECKED)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened deep grooving (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
advise belly pan fitted (ITEMS NOT CHECKED)
advise under body panels fitted front to rear (ITEMS NOT CHECKED)
cut in sidewall of nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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BT08 NEJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BT08 NEJ, 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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BT08 NEJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 June 2008.
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