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LB57 VCM

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

226,546 mi
Last recorded226,546 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 VCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 226,546 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 220,278 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 209,634 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 196,950 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded by connection to flexible hose (marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 184,256 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 106,029 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 90,392 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 72,624 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

N/S/F Wheel rim has weld repair

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 60,209 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel has a welded repair.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 60,209 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel has a welded repair.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 51,370 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Welded repair to N/S/F wheel rim.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 40,626 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 27,923 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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LB57 VCM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LB57 VCM, 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 LB57 VCM registered?

LB57 VCM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is LB57 VCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB57 VCM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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