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CE08 DKX

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,424 mi
Last recorded88,424 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 DKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 88,424 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

under trays fitted front to back reducing visibility

Pass 13 Sep 2019 82,659 miles

Nearside front wheel buckled slightly

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2018 75,964 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 69,461 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper upper slide pin hole cracked, pin secure at time of inspection

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)

Offside Rear exhaust hanger adrift, system still secure

wipers smearing

Fail 14 Sep 2017 69,460 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper upper slide pin hole cracked, pin secure at time of inspection

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)

Offside Rear exhaust hanger adrift, system still secure

wipers smearing

Pass 20 Sep 2016 64,652 miles

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

rear exhaust mount corroded but still supports system

Pass 29 Sep 2015 61,695 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 60,679 miles

slight movement in offside steering rack end

Pass 2 Apr 2014 58,932 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 51,711 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2013 51,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 40,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2012 40,761 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front tyre worn/stepped on inside edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 31,154 miles

n/s/f aluminium wheel inner rim badly damaged & buckled

n/s/r aluminium wheel inner rim slight buckle

Pass 31 Mar 2009 10,732 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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CE08 DKX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CE08 DKX, 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 CE08 DKX registered?

CE08 DKX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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