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SG58 ZWC

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

134,239 mi
Last recorded134,239 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 ZWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 134,239 miles

Front under tray fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 127,431 miles

Both front brake heat shields loose

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 127,430 miles

Fuel system component leaking under tray covered in diesel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 119,544 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 112,022 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 102,289 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 88,402 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 74,833 miles

rear exhaust mounting brackets and bracing strap broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 18 Jan 2017 60,598 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 50,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 41,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

o/s rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 8 Jan 2014 34,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S front brake has judder

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Jan 2013 28,551 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 19,682 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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SG58 ZWC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SG58 ZWC, 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 SG58 ZWC registered?

SG58 ZWC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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