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S15 BNO

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,222 mi
Last recorded118,222 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 BNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 118,222 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 115,600 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 99,666 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 99,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2013 79,931 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2013 79,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 68,586 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 68,583 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

engine mounts worn

exhuast system misalined

Pass 14 Jun 2011 61,280 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 57,974 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

near side fixing head lamp broken

off side front head lamp fixings broken

Fail 11 Mar 2011 57,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side fixing head lamp broken

off side front head lamp fixings broken

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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S15 BNO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S15 BNO, 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 S15 BNO registered?

S15 BNO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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