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HK57 WCD

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

151,890 mi
Last recorded151,890 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 WCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 151,890 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 150,966 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 150,966 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2021 149,163 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 147,966 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 146,042 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))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 141,721 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 126,171 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 110,255 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 94,105 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 78,376 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 62,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear pads geting low

head light washer not working

rear number plate spilt

Fail 12 Mar 2013 62,572 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear pads geting low

head light washer not working

rear number plate spilt

Pass 23 Mar 2012 47,740 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 32,944 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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HK57 WCD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HK57 WCD, 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 HK57 WCD registered?

HK57 WCD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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The MOT history for HK57 WCD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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