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LD08 DVF

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

189,244 mi
Last recorded189,244 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 DVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 189,244 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 187,741 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 168,260 miles

both tyres worn on inner edge badly

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 167,752 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.2.C.1c)

both tyres worn on inner edge badly

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 150,364 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 150,355 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 119,051 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 90,256 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 90,256 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 83,883 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 61,531 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Jan 2013 61,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2011 28,135 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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LD08 DVF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LD08 DVF, 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 LD08 DVF registered?

LD08 DVF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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