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SP08 LZF

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,713 mi
Last recorded102,713 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 LZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 102,713 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 102,713 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid drivers side jet not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 102,458 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 101,646 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 100,354 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 99,003 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 96,929 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 96,922 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 93,862 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 93,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking outer edge cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking outer edge reaching cords (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre cracking slightly not reaching cords

Pass 5 Jan 2017 91,491 miles

offside front upper arm ball joint slight play

Pass 27 Jan 2016 87,956 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 85,088 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 82,942 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 79,666 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 79,266 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 77,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 64,312 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 64,304 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SP08 LZF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SP08 LZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP08 LZF registered?

SP08 LZF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is SP08 LZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP08 LZF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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