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ESP 1N

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,059 mi
Last recorded135,059 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESP 1N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 135,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 135,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 131,764 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 125,940 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 125,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 119,638 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 112,470 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 95,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 79,311 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 79,311 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 76,337 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 73,248 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 68,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise replacement of front wiper blades.No fas sampling of emissions possible due to non acceleration from rest.

nearside rear tyre outer wall badly damaged,moreover roadwheel aswell distorted.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 63,035 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 57,344 miles

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

wipers smear slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2012 49,470 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 49,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2011 41,827 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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ESP 1N is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ESP 1N, 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 ESP 1N registered?

ESP 1N is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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