MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,288 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front grill damaged
Headlamp washers not working (halogen lamps/bulbs)
Nearside Front Roadwheel inner bead rim has welded repair
Offside Front Roadwheel inner bead rim has 2 x welded repairs
Wheel spacers on all 4 wheels, rears 25/30mm
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front grill damaged
Headlamp washers not working (halogen lamps/bulbs)
Nearside Front Roadwheel inner bead rim has welded repair
Offside Front Roadwheel inner bead rim has 2 x welded repairs
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall, inner edge also bald, ALMOST TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre pressure warning on dash
Wheel spacers on all 4 wheels, rears 25/30mm
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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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E5 SKW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 E5 SKW, 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 E5 SKW registered?
E5 SKW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 10 January 2008.
Is E5 SKW safe to buy?
The MOT history for E5 SKW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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