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KW57 FUU

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,734 mi
Last recorded186,734 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 FUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 186,734 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 186,734 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 170,479 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2017 170,446 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 144,924 miles

Nearside Rear disc pittard

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

top covers and undertrays fitted to length of vehicle

Fail 15 Feb 2016 144,924 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear disc pittard

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

top covers and undertrays fitted to length of vehicle

Pass 17 Jan 2015 127,450 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 126,981 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn off on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing off on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2013 103,984 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2013 96,631 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 89,147 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 93,399 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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KW57 FUU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KW57 FUU, 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 KW57 FUU registered?

KW57 FUU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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