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C13 ECX

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

30,649 mi
Last recorded30,649 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 ECX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 30,649 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 30,623 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s front shocker damp and all brake discs are getting corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 30,474 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 30,474 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Front and rear brake pads worn low

Pass 23 Nov 2016 29,967 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 29,967 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 29,857 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 27,922 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 27,921 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 26,662 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 26,662 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 24,429 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 16,767 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak from engine.

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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C13 ECX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C13 ECX, 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 C13 ECX registered?

C13 ECX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is C13 ECX safe to buy?

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