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LP08 FXL

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,407 mi
Last recorded161,407 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 FXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 161,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 151,483 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2022 143,268 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 143,248 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 132,603 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 122,550 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 122,550 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced WRONG BULBS (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 114,126 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 106,411 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 106,411 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint N/S/F (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 98,431 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 98,428 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 89,327 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil suspension leg (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2016 89,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil suspension leg (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 75,111 miles

FRONT DISC SLIGHT LIP

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 66,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

offside front road wheel requires fitting to rear

Pass 2 Nov 2013 66,001 miles

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

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

offside front road wheel requires fitting to rear

Pass 8 Nov 2012 57,853 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 55,802 miles

front n/s tyre badley worn on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2011 44,488 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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LP08 FXL 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 70%.

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 LP08 FXL, 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 LP08 FXL registered?

LP08 FXL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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