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GY08 ODN

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,921 mi
Last recorded156,921 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 ODN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 156,921 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 146,517 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 146,517 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 146,481 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

brake travel

Pass 2 Nov 2021 140,080 miles

some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 5 Jun 2019 130,646 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 118,672 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 100,461 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 100,461 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 78,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

all outer tyre walls damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2015 120,268 miles

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

engine managment light indicates a fualt with the system

nearside front tyre has deep sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre has deep sidewall damage

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside rear tyre has deep sidewall damage

Fail 21 Apr 2015 120,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine managment light indicates a fualt with the system

nearside front tyre has deep sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre has deep sidewall damage

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside rear tyre has deep sidewall damage

Pass 23 Jul 2014 113,870 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 97,574 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2012 88,099 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 75,216 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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GY08 ODN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black 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 GY08 ODN, 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 ODN registered?

GY08 ODN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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