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GF08 UKL

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,859 mi
Last recorded148,859 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 UKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 148,859 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 148,858 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 139,733 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both caster arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 139,730 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both have almost no damping, recommend replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both caster arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 121,704 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 121,701 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 108,283 miles

Brake wear warning light on.

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

Pass 8 May 2017 94,673 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 78,443 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 78,443 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 60,601 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 60,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 51,394 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 46,107 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 45,918 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2012 40,105 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 31,513 miles

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

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 UKL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GF08 UKL, 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 UKL registered?

GF08 UKL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is GF08 UKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 UKL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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