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LV08 UUD

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Maroon Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,924 mi
Last recorded67,924 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 UUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 67,924 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-chassis / suspension & Brake components corroded.

Fail 25 Jan 2018 67,924 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-chassis / suspension & Brake components corroded.

Fail 19 Nov 2016 66,367 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front suspension arms have slight play in a ball joint

Pass 13 Jan 2015 59,988 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 56,579 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 48,309 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 9 Jul 2012 39,746 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 39,687 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 34,941 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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LV08 UUD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Maroon with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LV08 UUD, 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 LV08 UUD registered?

LV08 UUD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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