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SD08 WGV

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,287 mi
Last recorded47,287 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 WGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 47,287 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 45,885 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 45,553 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 40,574 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusty. Appears to be stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old both inner edges (5.2.3 (m))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 40,574 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusty. Appears to be stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old both inner edges (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 39,453 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 37,736 miles

glow plug warning light lit

Fail 8 Nov 2019 37,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

glow plug warning light lit

Pass 23 Oct 2018 34,541 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 31,467 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 27,140 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 22,946 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 20,030 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 14,407 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 13,085 miles

off/side/front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2011 9,664 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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SD08 WGV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SD08 WGV, 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 SD08 WGV registered?

SD08 WGV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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