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NY08 JZX

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,380 mi
Last recorded161,380 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 JZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 161,380 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 161,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 156,485 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 246,390 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 238,110 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 227,394 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 131,020 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 116,456 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 104,756 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 104,756 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 87,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in front screen

front wipers smeering slightly

n/s/f tread slightly cracked, feathered off inner edge

rear treads getting down

Pass 25 Jul 2011 69,840 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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NY08 JZX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NY08 JZX, 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 NY08 JZX registered?

NY08 JZX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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The MOT history for NY08 JZX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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