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RU08 SRP

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,068 mi
Last recorded158,068 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU08 SRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 158,068 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 140,793 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 130,383 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, and outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front washer jet spray weak

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 122,156 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 113,052 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 109,236 miles

Offside Front tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 22 Jun 2016 97,605 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 97,605 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 70,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2014 70,684 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 48,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 41,776 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

no printout could be produced due to low emissions

slight wear to front brake discs,small lip on edges and pads worn to approx 4 mm

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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RU08 SRP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 77,400 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 RU08 SRP, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RU08 SRP registered?

RU08 SRP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is RU08 SRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RU08 SRP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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