MOT Status
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210,134 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
Front under tray fitted
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Wet Test
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
under body covers fitted
Front under tray fitted
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Wet Test
under body covers fitted
Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front under tray fitted
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Wet Test
under body covers fitted
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge
Offside Rear exhaust mounting broken but system still adequately supported
both front tyres worn bald on inner edges
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge
Offside Rear exhaust mounting broken but system still adequately supported
both front tyres worn bald on inner edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?
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MK08 VNR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 MK08 VNR, 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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MK08 VNR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 4 April 2008.
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