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GP08 JHY

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,422 mi
Last recorded127,422 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 JHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 127,422 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 127,129 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leaking from engine area ? underside. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 114,727 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 101,944 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 89,067 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 88,339 miles

N/S/R/ O/S/R/ TYRES ON LIMITS

Pass 28 Jan 2019 81,254 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 67,398 miles

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)

offside and nearside front tyres walls damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2015 58,497 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 58,497 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/35/18 sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 52,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has multiple cuts on inner sidewall, not deep enough to reach ply or cord, recommend replacing

Pass 11 Sep 2013 46,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front tyre worn low on the inner edge

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2013 46,849 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front tyre worn low on the inner edge

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 39,600 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 JHY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue 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 GP08 JHY, 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 JHY registered?

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

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