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EA08 NCU

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,285 mi
Last recorded84,285 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 NCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 84,285 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 81,823 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 81,820 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 79,361 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 79,341 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 75,655 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 73,305 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 31 Dec 2018 69,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 14 Nov 2017 65,135 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 57,531 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 51,337 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 51,337 miles

Offside Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Jul 2014 44,950 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 37,959 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 31,987 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 24,501 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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EA08 NCU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 EA08 NCU, 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 EA08 NCU registered?

EA08 NCU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is EA08 NCU safe to buy?

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