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H22 SML

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

169,312 mi
Last recorded169,312 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH22 SML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 169,312 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 159,432 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 158,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 157,918 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 155,850 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 152,294 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 148,983 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 139,270 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 113,374 miles

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 10 Oct 2014 77,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2014 77,658 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2013 67,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2013 67,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 61,705 miles

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 2 Feb 2012 53,126 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 52,410 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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H22 SML is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H22 SML, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H22 SML registered?

H22 SML is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is H22 SML safe to buy?

The MOT history for H22 SML shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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