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FN08 WVB

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,277 mi
Last recorded134,277 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 WVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 134,277 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 128,371 miles

Offside Rear exhaust tail pipe mounting broken (system still secure)

Pass 2 Aug 2021 117,438 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 108,170 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 108,165 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 102,562 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 102,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 91,927 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 91,927 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

smell of diesel in engine bay, engine covers fitted so unable to see leak

Pass 16 Feb 2017 83,218 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 83,218 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside cuts on front and rear tyre walls

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

Offside Rear Outer cuts on tyre wall

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 75,545 miles

Nearside Front cuts on front outer tyre wall

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 65,470 miles

Cut on o/s rear outer tyre wall.

Damage to n/s front outer tyre wall.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 65,470 miles

Cut on o/s rear outer tyre wall.

Damage to n/s front outer tyre wall.

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 59,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 53,063 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 43,948 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 43,878 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 32,965 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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FN08 WVB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FN08 WVB, 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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FN08 WVB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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