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GP08 JHV

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,578 mi
Last recorded84,578 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 JHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 84,578 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r [ main ] (1.1.11 (c))

oil low

Fail 31 Aug 2022 84,578 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r [ main ] (1.1.11 (c))

oil low

Pass 2 Sep 2021 76,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 67,505 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80 % WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 59,293 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 59,293 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 56,214 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 49,763 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 47,155 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 47,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 44,404 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 42,194 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 38,340 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 35,763 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 30,155 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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GP08 JHV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GP08 JHV, 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 GP08 JHV registered?

GP08 JHV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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