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GY08 ODS

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Beige Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

185,450 mi
Last recorded185,450 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 ODS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 185,450 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 185,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 181,588 miles

Exhaust mounting defective stabilzer missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 178,187 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear diff leaking oil

rear exhaust stabilizer missing

Pass 6 Apr 2022 175,166 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear stabilizer bracket broken & missing

Fail 24 Mar 2022 175,108 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded center to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded center to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear stabilizer bracket broken & missing

Pass 7 Apr 2021 172,535 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both center to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust stabilizer missing & center bracket broken

Pass 16 Mar 2020 169,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both center to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust stabilizer bar missing

Pass 23 Mar 2019 162,861 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 162,827 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Apr 2018 153,365 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 147,054 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 147,054 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 133,114 miles

Front N/S AND O/S VERY LOW INNER EDGE

Rear BOTH TYRES GETTING LOW

Fail 31 Mar 2016 133,114 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front N/S AND O/S VERY LOW INNER EDGE

Rear BOTH TYRES GETTING LOW

Pass 9 Apr 2015 124,638 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 116,434 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 116,253 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 93,348 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 93,348 miles

Nearside Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 68,329 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 42,929 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 ODS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Beige with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ODS, 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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GY08 ODS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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