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M70 SKE

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,523 mi
Last recorded116,523 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 SKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 116,523 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 116,247 miles

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

damage to windscreen <10mm within zone"A" but not obstructing drivers view

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Feb 2018 116,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

damage to windscreen <10mm within zone"A" but not obstructing drivers view

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Mar 2017 95,315 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 96,790 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 96,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 89,145 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 73,322 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 58,300 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 43,098 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 43,098 miles

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 28,142 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 28,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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M70 SKE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M70 SKE, 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 M70 SKE registered?

M70 SKE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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