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S28 GGS

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,814 mi
Last recorded90,814 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 GGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 90,814 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 90,784 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 90,174 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 89,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Covers & trays fitted

Brake low warning light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Service overdue light on

Unable to test rear wheel bearings as rear tyres rub on inner arches and do not move when jacked up.

Pass 19 Dec 2014 77,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2013 64,368 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 43,077 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 27,954 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 27,585 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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S28 GGS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 S28 GGS, 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 S28 GGS registered?

S28 GGS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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