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GF08 FZV

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,307 mi
Last recorded137,307 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 FZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 137,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 137,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 128,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

headlights slightly deteriorated/dull

nearside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Fail 9 Dec 2023 128,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

headlights slightly deteriorated/dull

nearside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2022 115,431 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front mounting bush on rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 99,326 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 92,320 miles

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2019 84,110 miles

rear tyres wearing thin

sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

offside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2018 74,432 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 74,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 63,504 miles

1,outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2016 55,109 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 55,109 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 54,334 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 52,024 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 49,124 miles

both front tyres cracked and perished in the tread

Pass 29 May 2013 45,485 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges & cracked in tread

Pass 15 Jun 2012 41,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 34,188 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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GF08 FZV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 GF08 FZV, 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 GF08 FZV registered?

GF08 FZV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GF08 FZV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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