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HK08 ZKZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,341 mi
Last recorded162,341 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 ZKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 162,341 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear prop coupling splitting

Fail 23 Jun 2021 162,399 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear prop coupling splitting

Fail 2 Jun 2021 162,169 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mounts broken

Rear prop coupling splitting

Pass 27 May 2020 149,585 miles

Both front wheel bearings slight play

Engine slightly smokey

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Rear exhaust mounts broken

Rear prop coupling splitting

Fail 6 May 2020 149,579 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm !!!!!!!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Secondary arm / spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both front wheel bearings slight play

Oil level low

Rear exhaust mount broken

Rear prop coupling splitting

Pass 9 Jan 2019 137,574 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 137,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 124,356 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 124,325 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 114,905 miles

p.a,s belt slipping

Pass 23 Oct 2015 105,873 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 105,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/19 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 96,121 miles

n/s/f air suspension unit gaiter torn

o/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2013 87,346 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

tyre run flat message requires reseting

Pass 21 Aug 2012 77,346 miles

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

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2011 55,505 miles

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

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

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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HK08 ZKZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 HK08 ZKZ, 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 HK08 ZKZ registered?

HK08 ZKZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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