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LM08 CHZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,100 mi
Last recorded82,100 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 CHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 82,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 82,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 80,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 76,276 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 76,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside edge 275/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 69,882 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 67,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear suspension arms rusty

Fail 17 Feb 2020 67,422 miles

Fuel system component leaking top of engine running down (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and tread very low (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe off abs pump (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear suspension arms rusty

eml light on

Pass 8 Mar 2019 57,140 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 53,157 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 46,798 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 46,676 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 41,157 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 35,072 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 30,116 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 23,777 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 17,630 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 17,630 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 11,883 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 10,717 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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LM08 CHZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LM08 CHZ, 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 LM08 CHZ registered?

LM08 CHZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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