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FB57 LVL

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,487 mi
Last recorded140,487 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 LVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 140,487 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 136,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 130,111 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 130,204 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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 slight damage on walls (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 121,255 miles

Air intake leak

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

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 5 Jun 2019 121,255 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Air intake leak

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

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

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Jun 2018 114,725 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 114,710 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 106,579 miles

chip in swept area of screen (less than 10mm)

front n/plate broken slightly

n/s/f wheel rim inner edge distorted(not excessive)

n/s/r tyre inner edge+sidewall worn

oil leak front of engine(poss turbo pipe)

slight distortion o/s/f wheel rim inner edge

Fail 22 May 2017 106,579 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

chip in swept area of screen (less than 10mm)

front n/plate broken slightly

n/s/f wheel rim inner edge distorted(not excessive)

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

oil leak front of engine(poss turbo pipe)

slight distortion o/s/f wheel rim inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2016 100,849 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 100,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 94,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2014 82,224 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 60,522 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 36,369 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2012 36,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 30,288 miles

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge(Nexen 245/45/17w)

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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FB57 LVL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FB57 LVL, 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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FB57 LVL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 February 2008.

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