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MK08 CSX

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,997 mi
Last recorded169,997 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 CSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 169,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 250,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 143,312 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 142,747 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked jet (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 114,209 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 83,622 miles

base of windscreen cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2013 63,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 51,727 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre out of shape & wearing on inner edge

offside washer weak

Fail 2 Mar 2012 51,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre out of shape & wearing on inner edge

offside washer weak

Pass 25 Feb 2011 39,459 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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MK08 CSX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MK08 CSX, 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 MK08 CSX registered?

MK08 CSX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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