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EX08 FLM

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 FLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Facing Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 147,815 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 143,946 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 135,560 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 131,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear on inner sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 124,058 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 115,664 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 104,353 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 97,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2013 97,212 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 82,714 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 82,714 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 71,343 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 71,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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EX08 FLM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EX08 FLM, 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 EX08 FLM registered?

EX08 FLM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is EX08 FLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 FLM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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