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DU08 ZNK

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

206,021 mi
Last recorded206,021 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 206,021 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear both (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

under tray fitted obscuring the view components

Fail 12 Jan 2022 206,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear both (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

under tray fitted obscuring the view components

Pass 19 Dec 2020 200,471 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 190,052 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 182,526 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 178,130 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 172,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at connection with hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre wear on inner edge

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 172,370 miles

Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint both ball joints (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at connection with hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre wear on inner edge

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake wear warning on dash

Pass 28 Feb 2015 163,822 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 156,381 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 148,149 miles

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

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges, advise replaced

Pass 2 Feb 2012 109,782 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 109,782 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 70,046 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 ZNK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DU08 ZNK, 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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DU08 ZNK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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