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P8 GTG

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

156,940 mi
Last recorded156,940 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 GTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 156,940 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 156,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 149,826 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 149,825 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 141,026 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated marked in yellow (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Apr 2019 141,026 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated marked in yellow (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 126,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2018 126,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside side repeater lens cracked

Fail 4 Apr 2018 126,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect can not adjust (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside repeater lens damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 100,291 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 109,827 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 86,767 miles

Rear offside and near side tyres close to legal limit

engine cover and tray obscuring under side of components

Pass 31 Mar 2015 62,606 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 45,707 miles

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

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2013 41,164 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 41,164 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 36,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2012 36,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 31,664 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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P8 GTG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 P8 GTG, 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 P8 GTG registered?

P8 GTG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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