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LK08 VUX

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

192,112 mi
Last recorded192,112 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 VUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 192,112 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlight lenses require a polish or renewal (Plastic lenses have gone milky but beam image not effected) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute Working but damaged & part of the mirror housing (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on 2.0mm (Starting to separate from carcass) (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2024 192,112 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML was on but cleared after cycling ignition (Recommend further investigation) (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlight lenses require a polish or renewal (Plastic lenses have gone milky but beam image not effected) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute Working but damaged & part of the mirror housing (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on 2.0mm (Starting to separate from carcass) (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 181,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes at the joint to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 162,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 153,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 146,365 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint excessive play.

Fail 2 Jun 2020 146,142 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint excessive play.

Pass 31 May 2019 133,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 May 2019 132,681 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine warning light on

Pass 8 Jun 2018 117,973 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 117,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 102,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 91,738 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 91,778 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 82,546 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 82,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 71,819 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 63,952 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 63,952 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 55,478 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 55,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 52,990 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 52,989 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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LK08 VUX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LK08 VUX, 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 LK08 VUX registered?

LK08 VUX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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