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SC08 NBB

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

235,081 mi
Last recorded235,081 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 NBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 235,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. revers travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2021 233,150 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 184,215 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)

Pass 14 May 2015 167,281 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 149,718 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2014 149,718 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 129,389 miles

Both front inner suspension arm bushes starting to split

Front brake pads worn low

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Play in nearside front steering arm inner balljoint

Pass 28 Jun 2012 102,930 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 71,946 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 71,946 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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SC08 NBB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 SC08 NBB, 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 SC08 NBB registered?

SC08 NBB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is SC08 NBB safe to buy?

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