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T55 OJH

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,343 mi
Last recorded101,343 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 OJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 101,343 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 100,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 92,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2020 92,475 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2019 83,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obstructing components for full inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2018 76,587 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers & under trays fitted obstructing components for full inspection

Pass 21 Jul 2017 71,041 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

engine covers & under trays fitted obstructing components for full inspection

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 71,039 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

engine covers & under trays fitted obstructing components for full inspection

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 64,551 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 60,794 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 60,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 53,538 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 47,446 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 47,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2012 36,431 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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T55 OJH 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 73.3%.

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 T55 OJH, 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 T55 OJH registered?

T55 OJH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 November 2008.

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