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GU08 WMC

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

166,074 mi
Last recorded166,074 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 WMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 166,074 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective likely to detacth (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 166,074 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective likely to detacth (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 145,779 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 142,718 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 142,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 138,058 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 123,154 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 106,684 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 106,684 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 84,176 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2013 83,765 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2012 68,712 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 68,712 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 54,956 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

cuts/damage to offside front tyre inner sidewall

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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GU08 WMC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GU08 WMC, 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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GU08 WMC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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