MOT Status
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169,863 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear arm/Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tie rod has slight play
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear arm/Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
High level brake light doesn't illuminate
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear arm/Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tie rod has slight play
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear arm/Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?
Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KJ08 LYD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 KJ08 LYD, 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 KJ08 LYD registered?
KJ08 LYD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 July 2008.
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