MOT Status
ValidMileage
118,384 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play In hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play In hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front blades badly torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Braking system leaking Fluid leaking at abs pump (1.1.3 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inside edge (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre bald inside edge
offside rear silencer bracket broken
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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DBU 3 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 DBU 3, 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 DBU 3 registered?
DBU 3 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 3 March 2008.
Is DBU 3 safe to buy?
The MOT history for DBU 3 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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