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MC08 ZCE

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,040 mi
Last recorded164,040 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 ZCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 164,040 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 156,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (245/40R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (245/40R18) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (245/40R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 156,953 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (245/40R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (245/40R18) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (245/40R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 147,899 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 136,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 136,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 125,176 miles

noise from engine possible injector blow

small stone chip centre lower on windscreen

Fail 27 Sep 2019 125,168 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded body to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective support bar between left & right pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 118,617 miles

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front brake discs lipped

Fail 30 Jul 2018 118,617 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front brake discs lipped

Pass 19 Dec 2016 73,752 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 62,539 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 54,927 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 46,119 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 36,251 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 36,223 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 24,742 miles

n/s headlamp slow to come on

o/s/f tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

rear brake apliction uneven

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Jul 2011 24,488 miles

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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MC08 ZCE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MC08 ZCE, 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 MC08 ZCE registered?

MC08 ZCE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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