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EX58 DZU

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,708 mi
Last recorded147,708 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 DZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 147,708 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 147,707 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 141,179 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 132,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 123,667 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 109,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 109,277 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre is worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 95,130 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 71,339 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper wishbone slight play in ball joint, but not excessive (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 71,338 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper wishbone slight play in ball joint, but not excessive (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 55,102 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 49,321 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 41,217 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 34,692 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 25,776 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 25,776 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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EX58 DZU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX58 DZU, 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 EX58 DZU registered?

EX58 DZU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 7 September 2008.

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