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FE08 XVA

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,034 mi
Last recorded130,034 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 XVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 130,034 miles

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

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 3 Sep 2024 130,034 miles

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

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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 107,359 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 101,874 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 100,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 96,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear tyres at 3mm

Pass 10 Sep 2018 91,507 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 84,815 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 4 Oct 2017 84,812 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Sep 2016 75,928 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 60,559 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 53,171 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 50,611 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 50,611 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 44,156 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 36,657 miles

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

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 5 Apr 2011 30,078 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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FE08 XVA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XVA, 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 XVA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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