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GY08 VWO

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,994 mi
Last recorded102,994 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 VWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 102,994 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 102,994 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 99,331 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 95,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise tread, 1.98mm, and damage to sidewalls, 255/35-19. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise damage to sidewalls, 255/35-19. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 90,040 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 87,792 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 87,792 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint REAR ARM (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 82,237 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 73,238 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 73,238 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 64,479 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 64,478 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 51,180 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 41,083 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 28,262 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 VWO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VWO, 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 VWO registered?

GY08 VWO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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