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LF08 DOA

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Beige Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,919 mi
Last recorded105,919 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 DOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 105,919 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 94,031 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 89,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust boxes leaking

Pass 8 Sep 2018 83,812 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 83,812 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 71,387 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s n/s backs (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 61,694 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 61,694 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 52,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 43,897 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 36,714 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 27,757 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 26,191 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 23,000 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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LF08 DOA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Beige with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LF08 DOA, 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 LF08 DOA registered?

LF08 DOA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is LF08 DOA safe to buy?

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