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FL08 UHV

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,155 mi
Last recorded124,155 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 124,155 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 123,461 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 114,192 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2020 114,191 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 109,780 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

nearside rear wheel rim slight damage

plastic undertray fitted preventing proper examination of brake pipes

Fail 7 Oct 2019 109,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

nearside rear wheel rim slight damage

plastic undertray fitted preventing proper examination of brake pipes

Pass 8 Oct 2018 99,900 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 91,785 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 85,324 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 74,413 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 72,788 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 59,680 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 53,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inside edges

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Feb 2012 43,687 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 UHV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UHV, 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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FL08 UHV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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