MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,030 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides, (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed also worn low on inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides, (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nail in nearside rear tyre
both front tyres worn inner edge
Nearside front inner wheel rim is bent.
Slight play in offside front wheel bearing.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?
Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PIL 3788 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 PIL 3788, 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 PIL 3788 registered?
PIL 3788 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 March 2008.
Is PIL 3788 safe to buy?
The MOT history for PIL 3788 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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