MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,614 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear (5.2.3 (e))
Under tray covers fitted
Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Under tray covers fitted
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Engine covers fitted.
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim slightly distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Undertrays fitted to vehicle.
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Rear ball joint worn.( Joint sits in hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Engine covers fitted.
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim slightly distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Undertrays fitted to vehicle.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/f tyre worn heavily on inner edge
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?
Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CA08 OXH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CA08 OXH, 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 CA08 OXH registered?
CA08 OXH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 June 2008.
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