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MA08 ZHK

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,010 mi
Last recorded88,010 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 ZHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 88,010 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 82,850 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 82,850 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

T P M shows a fault

Pass 21 Oct 2021 73,393 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 69,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2019 67,859 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 62,325 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 62,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 57,992 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 57,960 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 53,968 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 49,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2014 46,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2013 43,243 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 37,526 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 32,588 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 ZHK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZHK, 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 ZHK registered?

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

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