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PJ57 CTV

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,901 mi
Last recorded103,901 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ57 CTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 103,901 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Rearmost (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 91,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 91,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 73,975 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 58,340 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres wearing slightly inner egdes

both rear tyres getting low n/s/r 2mm

Pass 30 May 2013 48,714 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 36,526 miles

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

O/S diff output seal leaking

Pass 22 Feb 2011 20,575 miles

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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PJ57 CTV 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 87.5%.

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 PJ57 CTV, 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 PJ57 CTV registered?

PJ57 CTV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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