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GU58 LYY

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,409 mi
Last recorded114,409 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 LYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 114,409 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 114,409 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure 2 mounts (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 105,540 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 104,702 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 91,644 miles

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))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 80,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 70,495 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 69,706 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Oct 2017 67,463 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 61,246 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 61,246 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 58,179 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 54,079 miles

Both front tyres wearing more heavily on the inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2013 47,112 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S front tyre split on inner sidewall but cords not visible

Rear tyres approx 3mm tread

Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,497 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 43,497 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 43,436 miles

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

Rear disc's pitted

front disc's worn

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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GU58 LYY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GU58 LYY, 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 GU58 LYY registered?

GU58 LYY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is GU58 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU58 LYY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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