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OV08 GZT

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,770 mi
Last recorded128,770 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 GZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 128,770 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover perished

Fail 1 Sep 2025 128,770 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover perished

Pass 2 Sep 2024 121,844 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 110,080 miles

Slight play in both front lower suspension ball joints

Pass 14 Sep 2022 98,513 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 98,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 245/40/ZR18 97Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 89,514 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 86,588 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 74,613 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 66,814 miles

Engine bay covers fitted which obscure some components for inspection

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

full length under trays fitted which obscure some components for inspection

Pass 26 May 2017 58,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 May 2016 52,619 miles

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt.

Pass 20 May 2015 42,555 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 38,760 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 34,313 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 28,334 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 22,597 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 21,992 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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OV08 GZT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OV08 GZT, 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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OV08 GZT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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