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LT08 ORJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,059 mi
Last recorded125,059 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 ORJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 125,059 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides lower rear arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres front and rear both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all discs has surfce rust on them

undertrays fitted to underbody

Pass 6 Sep 2023 124,059 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective both sides mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 120,024 miles

o.s. and n.s.r front and rear subframe bush's slight play

o.s.f and n.s.front slight wheel bearing play

Pass 17 Aug 2021 115,192 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 106,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 106,325 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 97,591 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 97,091 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 88,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 78,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 66,947 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 55,981 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 44,251 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 36,596 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 27,021 miles

high level brake light not working

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 May 2011 21,013 miles

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

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

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)

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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LT08 ORJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LT08 ORJ, 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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LT08 ORJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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