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VO08 XCY

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,961 mi
Last recorded129,961 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 XCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 129,961 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 127,055 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 122,226 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lens cracked

Pass 20 May 2019 109,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 97,394 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 89,265 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 77,050 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 77,013 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 71,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2014 25,247 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 60,046 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 60,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2012 50,294 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 50,294 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 38,745 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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VO08 XCY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VO08 XCY, 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 VO08 XCY registered?

VO08 XCY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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