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DR54 HHB

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,457 mi
Last recorded145,457 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR54 HHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 145,457 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 133,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 133,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 121,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf forward facing lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 107,932 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 106,646 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 106,588 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear preventing an inspection of an adult belt

Front brake pads appear to be worn low

Items removed from the drivers view prior to starting the inspection

Possible engine or gearbox mounting failure

Pass 12 Feb 2017 93,082 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 91,323 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 91,245 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 83,721 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 69,344 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 58,258 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 58,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 45,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front fog lamp lens damaged

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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DR54 HHB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DR54 HHB, 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 DR54 HHB registered?

DR54 HHB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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