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OE08 ZMU

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,823 mi
Last recorded113,823 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 ZMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 113,823 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 113,206 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 97,258 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 82,400 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 1 May 2013 82,374 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 72,628 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 54,631 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 54,631 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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OE08 ZMU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE08 ZMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE08 ZMU registered?

OE08 ZMU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is OE08 ZMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE08 ZMU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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