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GL08 BAO

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,775 mi
Last recorded127,775 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 BAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 127,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 115,400 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 114,574 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 114,574 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 113,069 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 113,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 109,158 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 103,798 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 103,794 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 May 2017 97,865 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 91,375 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 88,494 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 81,479 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 81,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 81,247 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 81,247 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 78,730 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 57,495 miles

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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GL08 BAO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GL08 BAO, 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 GL08 BAO registered?

GL08 BAO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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