MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,495 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fuel pipe leaking top of fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
both rear brake hoses perished
under tray fitted obscuring components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?
Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.
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HJ08 ZKA 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 68.4%.
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 HJ08 ZKA, 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 HJ08 ZKA registered?
HJ08 ZKA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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