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ET57 HJO

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,346 mi
Last recorded124,346 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 HJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 124,346 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 48,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 109,388 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 109,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 91,354 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 91,241 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 68,671 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 49,943 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 34,612 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 16,899 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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ET57 HJO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ET57 HJO, 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 ET57 HJO registered?

ET57 HJO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 9 February 2008.

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