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WV58 AFK

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,640 mi
Last recorded127,640 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 AFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 127,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 127,635 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 127,454 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 124,939 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 124,938 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Black smoke from exhaust (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder 245/40 ZR 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2018 113,467 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 113,467 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 107,685 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 95,474 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front rim welded

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt/s

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

possible tpm fault

screen damage minor

Fail 2 Nov 2016 95,460 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front rim welded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt/s

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

possible tpm fault

Pass 26 Oct 2015 77,841 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 65,777 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 52,584 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 38,708 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 25,254 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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WV58 AFK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV58 AFK, 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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WV58 AFK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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