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GY08 VVS

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,292 mi
Last recorded152,292 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 152,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 145,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 145,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 132,182 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 132,182 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 121,326 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 110,452 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 98,244 miles

Nearside rear Tyre cracking

Pass 6 Jun 2015 86,031 miles

smell of fuel from engine area

Pass 5 Jul 2014 79,641 miles

both rear tyres worn low on edges and cuts in tread

Fail 5 Jul 2014 79,641 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres worn low on edges and cuts in tread

Pass 19 Mar 2013 72,633 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 72,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 64,005 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 51,187 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 51,187 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 VVS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VVS, 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 VVS registered?

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

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