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N888 PAJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

201,154 mi
Last recorded201,154 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN888 PAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 201,154 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 196,509 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tie rod rack to track rod has play

Fail 5 May 2017 196,508 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort parking brake not working (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tie rod rack to track rod has play

Pass 28 Apr 2016 188,902 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 170,975 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 138,189 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 118,131 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 88,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 55,718 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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N888 PAJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 N888 PAJ, 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 N888 PAJ registered?

N888 PAJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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