MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,045 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front mil light on
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability fouling (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front mil light on
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Central Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET SNAPPED EXHAUST TAIL PIPE TOUCHING REAR BUMPER (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
UNDER-TRAYS FITTED
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))
Headlamp aim not tested BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced HEAD LIGHT MISTY NEED POLISHING (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced HEADLIGHT MISTY NEED POLISHING (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BALL JOINT UNDER SHOCKER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET SNAPPED EXHAUST TAIL PIPE TOUCHING REAR BUMPER (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
UNDER-TRAYS FITTED
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension top ball joint tread very close to Tyre
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension top ball joint tread very close to Tyre
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension top ball joint tread very close to Tyre
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension top ball joint tread very close to Tyre
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing on inside edges
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Geometry required
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear brake discs corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Geometry required
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear brake discs corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Deterioration to inner side wall NsR, OsF, OsR!!!
Uneven tyre wear on all tyres
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VO08 YEG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 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 VO08 YEG, 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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VO08 YEG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 14 March 2008.
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