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MV08 EXZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,049 mi
Last recorded122,049 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 EXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 122,049 miles

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

slight mist of oil sump area

Pass 28 Apr 2023 119,403 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 119,385 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 119,377 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 119,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake disc corroded both sides

Pass 23 Mar 2021 115,747 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 115,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 109,186 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 101,158 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 94,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 85,747 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 75,363 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015 74,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 64,508 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 53,465 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 42,553 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has cut to side wall not to cords

Pass 31 May 2011 32,783 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut in outer wall of n/s/r tyre but not down to cords

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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MV08 EXZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MV08 EXZ, 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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MV08 EXZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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