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GFZ 4317

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,760 mi
Last recorded133,760 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFZ 4317
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 133,760 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 129,765 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 128,793 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 126,630 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 121,275 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 121,275 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 116,993 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 116,993 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 114,444 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2020 114,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2019 109,512 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 104,870 miles

Engine Light On

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

Nearside Rear Tyre getting low on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre getting low on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2018 104,870 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine Light On

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

Nearside Rear Tyre getting low on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2017 100,062 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 94,653 miles

Nearside Front Slight play lower front arm

Nearside Front Slight play lower rear arm

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 89,063 miles

Front brake pads getting close to limit,

O/S/F lower rear suspension arm ball joint play,

Pass 11 Mar 2014 81,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 73,910 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 73,907 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 66,649 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 62,068 miles

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

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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GFZ 4317 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GFZ 4317, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GFZ 4317 registered?

GFZ 4317 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is GFZ 4317 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFZ 4317 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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