MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,871 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply (245/40YR18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres scrubbed off on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various visible (1.1.11 (c))
Road wheel slightly distorted Both nearside wheels on inner bead rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various visible (1.1.11 (c))
Road wheel slightly distorted Both nearside wheels on inner bead rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim
Offside Front Shock absorber damp
Various metal brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front have ply showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim
Offside Front Shock absorber damp
Various metal brake pipes corroded
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre sidewall cracked
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front inner tyre sidewall has light cut not deep enough to reach the cords.
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front inner tyre sidewall has light cut not deep enough to reach the cords.
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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RO08 ONU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 RO08 ONU, 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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RO08 ONU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 6 June 2008.
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