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FL08 FZU

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,288 mi
Last recorded92,288 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 FZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 92,288 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 92,288 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 83,606 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 83,606 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f, o/s/r & n/s/r tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2017 120,594 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 66,815 miles

cut in nearside front tyre not exposing cords

cut in offside front tyre not exposing cords

Pass 7 Apr 2015 57,377 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 47,947 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 47,944 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 36,819 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 33,035 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 28,961 miles

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

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

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 FZU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FL08 FZU, 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 FZU registered?

FL08 FZU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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