MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,040 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
noise from engine possible injector blow
small stone chip centre lower on windscreen
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))
both rear tyres getting close to legal limit
covers on outer sills
engine cover and undertrays fitted
front brake discs lipped
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
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is MC08 ZCE safe to buy?
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