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FL08 DZC

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,654 mi
Last recorded103,654 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 DZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 103,654 miles

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 22 Jul 2019 103,652 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 23 Jul 2018 97,624 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 87,169 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 85,337 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 82,115 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 82,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 77,307 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 64,019 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 47,842 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 27,877 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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FL08 DZC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FL08 DZC, 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 FL08 DZC registered?

FL08 DZC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for FL08 DZC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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