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GR08 AUR

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,582 mi
Last recorded161,582 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 AUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 161,582 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 159,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 159,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 155,366 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 155,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 146,188 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 146,188 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 145,962 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2021 145,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking on to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 216,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 134,685 miles

Emissions not tested excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 120,228 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 99,195 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 84,305 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 77,105 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 77,105 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 69,989 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 69,989 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 60,557 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 60,557 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 48,484 miles

Exhaust braket adrift, exhaust still adequately supported osr

Pass 15 Mar 2012 39,268 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 39,266 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 30,363 miles

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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GR08 AUR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GR08 AUR, 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 GR08 AUR registered?

GR08 AUR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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