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L500 GKL

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,531 mi
Last recorded179,531 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 GKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 179,531 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 179,513 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage Front wing leading edge (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Inner wing mud shield insecure and fouling suspension. (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 18 Apr 2015 175,500 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 165,323 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 155,125 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 124,314 miles

both front wheels have been repaired

offside rear wheel has been repaired

Pass 24 Mar 2011 96,027 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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L500 GKL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L500 GKL, 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 L500 GKL registered?

L500 GKL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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