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GF08 VUS

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,099 mi
Last recorded159,099 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 159,099 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 144,056 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 133,086 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 122,526 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 122,494 miles

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

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 122,494 miles

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

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

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 114,369 miles

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

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

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))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 111,314 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 111,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 106,963 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 100,044 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 100,044 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 92,566 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 84,425 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 74,605 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 74,605 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 62,053 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 51,110 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 40,791 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 31,305 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 VUS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GF08 VUS, 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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GF08 VUS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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