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FN08 WVS

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,007 mi
Last recorded143,007 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 WVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 143,007 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides on upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 143,005 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four tyres front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides on upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 127,656 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 108,345 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 108,324 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 96,544 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 96,544 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 85,135 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 69,799 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 60,922 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 42,673 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 WVS 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 72.7%.

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 WVS, 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 FN08 WVS registered?

FN08 WVS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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