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CA08 OXH

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,614 mi
Last recorded171,614 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 OXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 171,614 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2024 171,614 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 161,056 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 144,597 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 144,318 miles

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))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 125,963 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 117,187 miles

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))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 111,426 miles

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.

Fail 15 Aug 2019 110,981 miles

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.

Pass 11 Sep 2018 100,684 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 100,684 miles

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))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 88,172 miles

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)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 88,165 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 77,926 miles

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 ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 77,801 miles

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 ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 67,108 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Sep 2014 54,230 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 45,304 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 45,304 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 39,601 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 35,773 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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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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