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SB08 EKV

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,591 mi
Last recorded150,591 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 EKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 150,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 136,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 132,175 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 132,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing rear differential mount missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak gearbox oil ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Lower exhaust bracket has brokv

Pass 11 May 2017 122,871 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear - both also covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 12 May 2016 112,304 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 112,304 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 100,606 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 79,059 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 79,059 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2013 69,562 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 40,624 miles

both front tyres have cut on walls, but has not reached the ply or cord

Pass 11 May 2011 33,934 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2011 33,934 miles

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

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

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

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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SB08 EKV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SB08 EKV, 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 SB08 EKV registered?

SB08 EKV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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