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PG57 FTD

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,561 mi
Last recorded100,561 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG57 FTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 100,561 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 97,414 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 93,736 miles

Offside Rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still supported

engine covers , sill covers and under trays

Fail 21 Dec 2022 93,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still supported

engine covers , sill covers and under trays

Pass 30 Dec 2021 92,202 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 87,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 83,278 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 77,965 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 71,594 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (3.5.1i)

Rear both tyres compound cracking

Fail 24 Oct 2017 71,594 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (3.5.1i)

Rear both tyres compound cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2016 65,691 miles

Nearside Front wheel, evidence of repair failing

Offside Rear tyre compound cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2015 59,358 miles

Front both tyres worn inner edges

Front brakes slight imbalance

Offside Rear tyre compound cracking

Fail 22 Oct 2015 59,534 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Front both tyres worn inner edges

Front brakes slight imbalance

Front reg plate slightly insecure

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre compound cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2014 54,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 49,320 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 42,999 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre cracked on inner side wall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Nearside rear tyre cracked on inner side wall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside front tyre cracked on inner side wall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 16 Jan 2012 34,116 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 26,970 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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PG57 FTD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PG57 FTD, 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 PG57 FTD registered?

PG57 FTD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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