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GK58 XWG

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

141,640 mi
Last recorded141,640 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 XWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 141,640 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 140,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 140,825 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 132,280 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 121,900 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 113,256 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 107,228 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 98,191 miles

both number plates lamps - dim and slightly flickering

Pass 25 Feb 2019 83,995 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 62,617 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 60,739 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 55,755 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 50,218 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 45,154 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 39,678 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 32,393 miles

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)

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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GK58 XWG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GK58 XWG, 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 GK58 XWG registered?

GK58 XWG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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