MOT Status
ValidMileage
140,771 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Maximum limit = 0.9 / Actual reading = 2.27 (8.2.2.2 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Does not fully release . (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
offside rear tyre worn near legal limit.
offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroding
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroding
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r tyre is on legal limit
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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KW08 VZH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 KW08 VZH, 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 KW08 VZH registered?
KW08 VZH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 May 2008.
Is KW08 VZH safe to buy?
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