MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,664 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal rubber worn and requires replacing. (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Nearside front brake efficiency lower than offside, brake does lock out.
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear brake pipe to hose corroded, unable to gain access to inspect due to underbody shields. Pipe requires cleaning and inspecting/replacing as soon as possible. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Offside rear light unit lens damaged.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both rear inner driveshaft gaiters leaking grease at clip area. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))
Smell of exhaust fumes in engine compartment, requires investigation.
Wear to offside rear tyre sidewall, tyre has possibly been run low of pressure.
Brake performance unable to be tested FRONT COIL SPRING AND SHOCK IS BADLY DAMAGED TO THE POINT THAT FRONT BUMPER IS RUBBIN AGAINST THE BRAKE ROLLERS (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear bull joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside rear lens is damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUT OF SHAPE AND BALD IN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?
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SE08 GBX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 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 SE08 GBX, 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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SE08 GBX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 July 2008.
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