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OU08 LHX

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,162 mi
Last recorded133,162 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 LHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 133,162 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 130,332 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 126,122 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 115,752 miles

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

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

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

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

all four tyres have damage to their outer sidewalls

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

minor play in both front wheel bearings

under trays fitted preventing a full underside component inspection

wear to all four tyres inner tread edges

Pass 30 Jan 2015 110,156 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 103,148 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 91,757 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 91,757 miles

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

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Pass 24 Mar 2012 81,555 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 66,993 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 66,719 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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OU08 LHX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OU08 LHX, 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 OU08 LHX registered?

OU08 LHX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is OU08 LHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU08 LHX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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