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ELZ 144

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,592 mi
Last recorded100,592 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 144
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 100,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 99,978 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 99,969 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn PRESS IN JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 99,560 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play PRESS IN JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 99,246 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift, in press in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 98,933 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play PRESSED JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 98,931 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play PRESSED JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 89,713 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 81,546 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 73,381 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 73,381 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 66,238 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 59,033 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 52,105 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 45,815 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 37,458 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2011 26,570 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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ELZ 144 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 82.4%.

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 ELZ 144, 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 ELZ 144 registered?

ELZ 144 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is ELZ 144 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELZ 144 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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