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DK08 XVU

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,307 mi
Last recorded192,307 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 XVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 192,307 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 May 2018 192,296 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both lipped (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 176,376 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 154,139 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel in rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel in rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 132,506 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 111,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 83,008 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 83,008 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 55,831 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 37,161 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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DK08 XVU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DK08 XVU, 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 DK08 XVU registered?

DK08 XVU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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