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HD08 HSO

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,204 mi
Last recorded148,204 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 HSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 148,204 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 144,668 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 6 Aug 2019 144,668 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 8 Aug 2018 128,619 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 126,232 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 126,232 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 123,434 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake pads low

Pass 15 Nov 2014 119,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 119,253 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 98,897 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 96,978 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 85,189 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 85,189 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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HD08 HSO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HD08 HSO, 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 HD08 HSO registered?

HD08 HSO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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