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RY57 JGO

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,480 mi
Last recorded120,480 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 JGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 120,480 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 112,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 97,738 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 97,738 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 86,207 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 86,207 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 61,875 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 18 Feb 2011 44,922 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 44,922 miles

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

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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RY57 JGO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RY57 JGO, 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 RY57 JGO registered?

RY57 JGO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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