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203,134 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play facing rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement facing front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play facing rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement facing front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Small chips in windscreen driverside and passengerside
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Front Small chips in windscreen driverside and passengerside
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailbox small holes in outer casing (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket between rear tailboxes strap broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in front screen lower part (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear steel brake pipe to rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre getting low approx 2.5mm tread depth
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in front screen lower part (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear steel brake pipe to rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre getting low approx 2.5mm tread depth
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Engine cover and under trays present impeding inspection of certain components.
Engine cover and under trays present impeding inspection of certain components.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres worn on inner edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front tyres worn on inner edge
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WF08 VNH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 WF08 VNH, 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 VNH registered?
WF08 VNH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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