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RO08 ONU

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,871 mi
Last recorded151,871 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 ONU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 151,871 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 146,071 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 146,069 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 140,294 miles

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))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 140,294 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 130,843 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim

Offside Front Shock absorber damp

Various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2018 130,783 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 119,734 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 110,890 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 95,990 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 81,633 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 72,126 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 72,126 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2012 60,020 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2012 60,020 miles

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)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 50,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 May 2011 50,834 miles

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.

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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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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What year was RO08 ONU registered?

RO08 ONU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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