MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,453 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine has a vibration.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Injector chuff.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear balljoint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine has a vibration.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Injector chuff.
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pad warning light on
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pad warning light on
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH FRONT (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
castor bushes worn
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
castor bushes worn
n/s/front wheel rim should be for rear axle only
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
both rear tyres are worn low to 2mm
n/s/f tyre worn low to 2mm
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ08 BWU 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 GJ08 BWU, 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 GJ08 BWU registered?
GJ08 BWU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 March 2008.
Is GJ08 BWU safe to buy?
The MOT history for GJ08 BWU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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