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PN58 GNX

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,114 mi
Last recorded209,114 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN58 GNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 209,114 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 205,251 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Dec 2020 197,693 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 5 Dec 2020 197,693 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Dec 2019 176,770 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Dec 2019 176,770 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Dec 2018 154,164 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slight worn

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Dec 2017 134,491 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre slight worn

Undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Dec 2017 134,491 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre slight worn

Undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Nov 2016 111,445 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 89,247 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 68,720 miles

slight play in nearside front lower rearward outer suspension ball joint

Pass 4 Nov 2013 55,034 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 5 Nov 2012 39,739 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 25,765 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 25,765 miles

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

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

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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PN58 GNX 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 75%.

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 PN58 GNX, 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 PN58 GNX registered?

PN58 GNX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 November 2008.

Is PN58 GNX safe to buy?

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