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FE08 USZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,551 mi
Last recorded176,551 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 USZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 176,551 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 170,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2022 170,843 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 164,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 157,995 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 144,904 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 131,580 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 131,580 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 121,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear sub frame bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 121,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear sub frame bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 114,512 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 104,596 miles

BOTH N/S/F AND O/S/R TYRES SHOWING HEAVY WEAR ON VERY INNERMOST EDGE OF TREAD

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Pass 24 Jan 2014 87,571 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 71,283 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 49,776 miles

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

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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FE08 USZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FE08 USZ, 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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FE08 USZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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