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RF08 FPU

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

178,000 mi
Last recorded178,000 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 FPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 178,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 169,584 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR VARIOUS PLACES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 162,092 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 161,387 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 161,387 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 153,217 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 140,664 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 132,240 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 119,042 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 96,215 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 78,347 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 60,419 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 41,500 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 39,291 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 33,861 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 24,948 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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RF08 FPU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RF08 FPU, 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 RF08 FPU registered?

RF08 FPU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is RF08 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 FPU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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