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OV08 TXO

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,346 mi
Last recorded167,346 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 TXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 167,346 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 162,894 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 159,334 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 159,334 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 153,893 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 153,893 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 150,460 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 140,801 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 125,875 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 125,875 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 110,881 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 93,073 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 78,918 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 63,889 miles

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

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 21 Apr 2011 43,928 miles

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

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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OV08 TXO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV08 TXO, 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 OV08 TXO registered?

OV08 TXO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is OV08 TXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 TXO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OV08 TXO have outstanding finance?

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