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MT08 CHV

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

166,624 mi
Last recorded166,624 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 CHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 166,624 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2020 256,712 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 256,712 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2019 145,853 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 134,438 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 134,438 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 123,513 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 123,512 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2015 118,157 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 104,678 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 103,970 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 84,065 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 61,438 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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MT08 CHV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MT08 CHV, 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 MT08 CHV registered?

MT08 CHV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is MT08 CHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT08 CHV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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