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OV08 VAD

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,102 mi
Last recorded126,102 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 126,102 miles

Brake Pedal Rubber slightly cut

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both sides (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 126,101 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Brake Pedal Rubber slightly cut

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both sides (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 121,248 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 113,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 106,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

anti brake rubber face slightly worn

both rear reflector slightly broken

Fail 8 Aug 2014 106,556 miles

anti brake rubber face slightly worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear reflector slightly broken

Pass 31 Jul 2013 97,670 miles

Brake padel rubber worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre has a cut on the outer wall

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2013 97,670 miles

Brake padel rubber worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre has a cut on the outer wall

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 81,276 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 72,336 miles

nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 6 Apr 2011 72,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged

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 VAD 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 63.6%.

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 OV08 VAD, 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 VAD registered?

OV08 VAD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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