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FV57 VPR

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,678 mi
Last recorded127,678 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 VPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 127,678 miles

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Fail 23 Oct 2021 127,572 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 29 Oct 2020 121,195 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components .

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 113,918 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 113,914 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 110,296 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 110,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 104,526 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 96,456 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges & tread getting low

Nearside parking brake effort much lower than offside

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 87,576 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 87,495 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 78,323 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 78,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 69,631 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 69,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 58,570 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 58,570 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 50,259 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 40,527 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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FV57 VPR 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 63.2%.

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 FV57 VPR, 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 FV57 VPR registered?

FV57 VPR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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