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PJ08 GUU

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,197 mi
Last recorded160,197 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 GUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 160,197 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 160,197 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 159,322 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 159,322 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 156,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 156,205 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged to flexi (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported under the bonnet (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lens is damaged on the repeater.

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 145,792 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 135,705 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 135,705 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 123,101 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 115,662 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 81,873 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 52,373 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 42,250 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 37,126 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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PJ08 GUU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PJ08 GUU, 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 PJ08 GUU registered?

PJ08 GUU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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