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WU08 SSO

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

143,563 mi
Last recorded143,563 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 SSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 143,563 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 143,562 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) 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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 133,279 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 126,507 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 118,082 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 112,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very low + x2 sml cuts. conti 245/40/ZR18 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

service (E) msg due illuminated

Fail 3 Sep 2019 112,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very low + x2 sml cuts. conti 245/40/ZR18 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

service (E) msg due illuminated

Pass 30 Apr 2018 102,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 28 Apr 2017 95,542 miles

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

NSF tyre feathering on inside edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 95,541 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

NSF tyre feathering on inside edge

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 90,560 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 May 2016 90,560 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 87,305 miles

Raer exhaust bracket mountings corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 81,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front screen various chips

advise near side rear wheel fitted on off side front,advise wheels moved to their correct postions

advise off side rear tyre,outer side wall damaged

Fail 25 Apr 2014 81,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear tyres perishing

advise front screen various chips

advise near side rear tyre,tread wearing starting to wear low

advise off side front inner wheel rim damaged

advise off side rear tyre,outer side wall damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2013 74,427 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 74,427 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 74,299 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front screen,various chips

advise rear brake pads wearing low and rear discs corroded and worn

Pass 28 Apr 2012 66,380 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 66,379 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

h/lamp washers n/w.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 49,901 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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WU08 SSO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WU08 SSO, 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 WU08 SSO registered?

WU08 SSO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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