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GX08 DZB

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,669 mi
Last recorded142,669 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 DZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 142,669 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 142,648 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured 2x crack (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured 1x crack (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2025 138,632 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 138,629 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 134,360 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 131,034 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes coated

front fog lights not working

o/s/r exhaust hanger broken

Fail 24 Nov 2022 131,011 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rear ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 122,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 115,846 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall on limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 115,821 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured 2 x cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured 1 x cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall on limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 111,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 104,839 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 96,457 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 88,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 76,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2015 76,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 44,509 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 32,207 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 18,711 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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GX08 DZB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GX08 DZB, 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 GX08 DZB registered?

GX08 DZB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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