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S888 GGT

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,893 mi
Last recorded43,893 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 GGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 43,893 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 39,232 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 35,996 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 29,085 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 29,085 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 28,509 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 28,220 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 26,796 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 24,485 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 24,477 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 22,083 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 19,609 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)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 16,498 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2014 12,804 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 10 Jul 2013 8,695 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)

n/s head lamp slightly dim

Fail 10 Jul 2013 8,695 miles

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

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)

n/s head lamp slightly dim

Pass 16 Jul 2012 4,359 miles

Slight damage to N/S/R tyre outer side wall

Slight damage to O/S/F tyre outer side wall

Slight damage to O/S/R tyre inner side wall

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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S888 GGT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 77,400 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 S888 GGT, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S888 GGT registered?

S888 GGT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 23 July 2009.

Is S888 GGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S888 GGT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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