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SP08 OMJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

162,120 mi
Last recorded162,120 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 OMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 162,120 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 162,120 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2022 154,259 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near wheel arch x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 149,903 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

mil on

Pass 3 Mar 2020 144,255 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 144,255 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 136,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2016 85,788 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge/cut & perished

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Oct 2016 85,788 miles

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 tyre worn inner edge/cut & perished

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2015 77,977 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 69,044 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 67,684 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 56,273 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 55,865 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 42,571 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 42,571 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 33,082 miles

Front tyres are worn unevenly on their inner edges.

Nearside 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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SP08 OMJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OMJ, 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 OMJ registered?

SP08 OMJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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