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MA08 VGR

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,189 mi
Last recorded78,189 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 VGR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 78,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise brake pad sensor faulty

Fail 16 Oct 2019 78,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise brake pad sensor faulty

Pass 15 Oct 2018 71,346 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 64,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 54,284 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 49,766 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 47,465 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 44,623 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 38,035 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 37,044 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 28,432 miles

OSF tyre has a small cut in its sidewall

Pass 29 Mar 2011 16,053 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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MA08 VGR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 MA08 VGR, 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 MA08 VGR registered?

MA08 VGR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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