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GY08 NHJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,709 mi
Last recorded90,709 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 NHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 90,709 miles

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

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

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

slight chuff on fuel injector under bonnet.

Pass 10 Aug 2018 80,429 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 68,044 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 66,314 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 62,018 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 60,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2012 60,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 45,768 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GY08 NHJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 GY08 NHJ, 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 GY08 NHJ registered?

GY08 NHJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GY08 NHJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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