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HK08 TGZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,873 mi
Last recorded113,873 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 113,873 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 107,887 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 90,502 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both&nearside front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 90,503 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both&nearside front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 72,642 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 54,450 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 47,486 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 47,486 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 42,382 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 34,466 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 27,120 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 27,120 miles

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

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

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 TGZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HK08 TGZ, 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 TGZ registered?

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

Is HK08 TGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 TGZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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