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WF08 LFV

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,350 mi
Last recorded88,350 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 LFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 88,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake line corroded in a few places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall appears to be glued to cover a large cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake lines corroded in a few places (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 80,074 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 72,098 miles

both front tyre's worn on inner edges

slight play in offside inner rack arm

Pass 4 Feb 2016 63,656 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 52,141 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 39,846 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 26,272 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 26,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 23,962 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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WF08 LFV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 WF08 LFV, 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 WF08 LFV registered?

WF08 LFV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is WF08 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF08 LFV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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