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AC52 GMC

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

131,434 mi
Last recorded131,434 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC52 GMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 131,434 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 127,408 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 123,697 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tyres inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 118,733 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 113,686 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front inner side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2021 104,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 104,244 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Rear Wheel fitted to front

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 92,559 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 83,357 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 72,553 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 63,646 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring areas of the vehicle

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 57,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 52,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 46,376 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 41,264 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 31,819 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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AC52 GMC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AC52 GMC, 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 AC52 GMC registered?

AC52 GMC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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