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HK08 TGY

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

183,777 mi
Last recorded183,777 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 TGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 183,777 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 179,696 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 173,881 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 165,179 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 165,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 156,720 miles

Front tyres wearing inside

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 155,988 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres wearing inside

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 138,461 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 137,500 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn inside

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 120,805 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

exhaust bracket broken off

Fail 11 Sep 2017 120,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front tyre has cut

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

exhaust bracket broken off

Pass 15 Sep 2016 106,043 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 106,037 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 97,612 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 91,372 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 84,532 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 74,772 miles

ADVISE N/S headlamp light output slightly reduced on dipped beam

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 54,199 miles

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

front and rear brake pad linings appear to be wearing thin

small stone chips in swept area of windscreen

Fail 29 Dec 2011 54,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

front and rear brake pad linings appear to be wearing thin

small stone chips in swept area of windscreen

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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HK08 TGY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HK08 TGY, 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 HK08 TGY registered?

HK08 TGY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is HK08 TGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 TGY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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