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RH06 MJH

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

167,207 mi
Last recorded167,207 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRH06 MJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 167,207 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play lower arm upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 167,026 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed no oil showing on dipstick (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to legal limit 2.9mm (245/45/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 160,575 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 160,378 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced in mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 148,655 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 148,655 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 134,471 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 124,557 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2018 109,443 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened plus pads (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 109,434 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside inner edges (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2016 91,036 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre has tears in the tread

Pass 11 Jul 2015 69,094 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 56,844 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 44,826 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 36,588 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 27,221 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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RH06 MJH 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 81.3%.

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 RH06 MJH, 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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RH06 MJH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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