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SP08 LZH

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,035 mi
Last recorded171,035 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 171,035 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 171,020 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 149,521 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 131,724 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Been repaired by welding. (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Been repaired by welding. (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 113,060 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 113,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 93,569 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 71,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2013 61,467 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 61,467 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 51,373 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 51,316 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,610 miles

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 LZH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SP08 LZH, 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 SP08 LZH registered?

SP08 LZH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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