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HN08 KCE

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,989 mi
Last recorded97,989 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 KCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 97,989 miles

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

FRONT BRAKES NOISY IN ROLLER TESTER

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded SLIGHT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 97,988 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT MOST - BUSH BONDING FAILED AND WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

FRONT BRAKES NOISY IN ROLLER TESTER

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded SLIGHT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 90,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre damaged

both rear tyres 3mm close to limit

Fail 11 Jan 2021 90,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre damaged

both rear tyres 3mm close to limit

Pass 12 Jul 2019 81,179 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 73,728 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 68,455 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres very small cracks in inner sidewalls of tyres

Pass 13 Jun 2016 62,754 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 56,268 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 51,077 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 51,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2013 43,853 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 38,319 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 33,648 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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HN08 KCE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HN08 KCE, 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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HN08 KCE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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