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DU08 EAY

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,010 mi
Last recorded174,010 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 EAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 174,010 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 173,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2019 158,321 miles

Offside Front oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2019 158,183 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18 y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front oil leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges 245/40/18 y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 144,067 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 125,237 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight free play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 125,237 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight free play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 125,202 miles

Offside Front slight play wheel bearing

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

underside of vehicle obscured by under tray

Fail 17 Aug 2016

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front slight play wheel bearing

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

underside of vehicle obscured by under tray

Pass 23 Dec 2014 125,188 miles

plastic undertray covering underside of car

Pass 27 Sep 2013 125,127 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 119,167 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 104,684 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 104,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2011 82,493 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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DU08 EAY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DU08 EAY, 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 DU08 EAY registered?

DU08 EAY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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