MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,529 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at the bottom of the screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Direction indicator not working Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONTS (1.1.11 (c))
both front tyres close to suspension components
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONTS (1.1.11 (c))
both front tyres close to suspension components
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)
under tray fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front tyres wearing on inner edge
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Cut in nearside front tyre sidewall, not deep enough to reach ply or cords.
Cut in nearside front tyre sidewall, not deep enough to reach ply or cords.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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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YR08 TWV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 YR08 TWV, 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 YR08 TWV registered?
YR08 TWV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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