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LG08 EFM

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,637 mi
Last recorded134,637 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 EFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 134,637 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 122,009 miles

engine management light on

tyre pressure light on

Fail 9 Sep 2015 121,993 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine management light on

tyre pressure light on

Fail 4 Sep 2015 121,794 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 107,436 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 83,671 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 62,419 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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LG08 EFM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LG08 EFM, 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 LG08 EFM registered?

LG08 EFM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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