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GIB 6097

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,511 mi
Last recorded129,511 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIB 6097
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 129,511 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 128,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2019 128,106 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2018 118,457 miles

Engine/undercovers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2017 108,583 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers/undertrays fitted

one offside rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 16 Oct 2017 108,582 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers/undertrays fitted

one offside rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 4 Oct 2016 99,883 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2015 90,794 miles

child seats fitted n/s & o/s rear

engine covers /undertrays fitted

nearside rear tyre worn near wearbands

Fail 21 Sep 2015 90,794 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted n/s & o/s rear

engine covers /undertrays fitted

nearside rear tyre worn near wearbands

Pass 23 Sep 2014 81,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cut on sidewall but not showing cord

Pass 8 Oct 2013 69,506 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 69,505 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 62,255 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

h/lamp washers not working.

n/s/f tyre slightly damaged in outer wall

Pass 28 Oct 2011 43,181 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 43,180 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f wheel INCORRECTLY FITTED to that station swop with wheel at n/s/r station.

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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GIB 6097 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GIB 6097, 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 GIB 6097 registered?

GIB 6097 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 November 2008.

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