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R555 ADO

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,083 mi
Last recorded65,083 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 ADO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 65,083 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 35,891 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 21,578 miles

advise both nearside tyres and offside front cracking on tread

Fail 27 Apr 2011 21,577 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

advise both nearside tyres and offside front cracking on tread

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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R555 ADO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R555 ADO, 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 R555 ADO registered?

R555 ADO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is R555 ADO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R555 ADO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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