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LO08 GPV

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,547 mi
Last recorded113,547 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 GPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 113,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

covers on under body

Fail 5 Nov 2021 113,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

covers on under body

Pass 10 Oct 2019 104,667 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 99,484 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 91,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 91,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 80,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

fluid leak ?

Fail 19 Dec 2016 80,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge worn

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer tyre wall has split but showing cords

Offside Front inner tyre edge worn

fluid leak ?

Pass 21 Dec 2015 70,116 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2015 70,114 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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 61,049 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 52,979 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 52,973 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 50,591 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 42,038 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 42,038 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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LO08 GPV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black 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 LO08 GPV, 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 LO08 GPV registered?

LO08 GPV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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The MOT history for LO08 GPV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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