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GK58 XXH

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,394 mi
Last recorded116,394 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 XXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 116,394 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 116,374 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Also Glow plug light is on (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored / lipped / rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on

Pass 5 May 2021 112,215 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 4 May 2021 112,213 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2020 107,264 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 100,768 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 94,041 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 85,504 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 72,811 miles

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge,has nail in tread,and slight damage to outer sidewall

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly splitting on inner sidewall

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2015 61,765 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 61,765 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 52,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 43,953 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner side wall split

Pass 3 Jan 2012 33,998 miles

o/s/f alloy wheel damaged on inner edge

o/s/r brake disc corroded

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 XXH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XXH, 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 XXH registered?

GK58 XXH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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