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GX57 ZBN

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

102,453 mi
Last recorded102,453 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 ZBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 102,453 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 98,404 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 95,416 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 92,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 87,636 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 78,800 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 71,954 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 62,122 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 54,563 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 54,562 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 43,283 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 33,878 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 23,115 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 14,281 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES REGULAR CHECKS REQUIRED...

Pass 24 Jan 2013 12,115 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 9,722 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 6,901 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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GX57 ZBN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GX57 ZBN, 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 GX57 ZBN registered?

GX57 ZBN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is GX57 ZBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX57 ZBN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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