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GU08 WZN

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,052 mi
Last recorded139,052 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 WZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 139,052 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 139,052 miles

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 133,978 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 126,553 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 112,662 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 181,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 105,279 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 105,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 97,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 87,773 miles

Front both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2015 78,652 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 72,442 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 67,258 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)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 67,253 miles

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

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

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 23 Mar 2012 49,643 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 29,159 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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GU08 WZN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WZN, 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 WZN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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