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CU08 CGY

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,555 mi
Last recorded122,555 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 CGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 122,555 miles

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

sign of diesel leak but unable to remove covers to check

tpms light on

Fail 9 Jul 2019 122,549 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) 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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

sign of diesel leak but unable to remove covers to check

tpms light on

Pass 29 Jun 2018 110,816 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake adjustment required

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 110,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake adjustment required

Pass 2 Nov 2016 92,655 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear noise from brake shoes when wheel is rotated

Pass 14 Jul 2015 76,821 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 63,959 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 50,477 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 46,703 miles

both front tyres inner tread worn & void

Pass 31 May 2011 39,865 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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CU08 CGY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CU08 CGY, 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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CU08 CGY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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