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T55 WGG

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

105,990 mi
Last recorded105,990 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 WGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 105,990 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Splitting/cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Most of vehicle underbody covered by plastic under sheilds

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn devoid of tread inner edge/sidewall worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing/chassis rail in prescribed area for upper suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear O/S/R and N/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 105,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Splitting/cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Most of vehicle underbody covered by plastic under sheilds

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn devoid of tread inner edge/sidewall worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing/chassis rail in prescribed area for upper suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear O/S/R and N/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 101,400 miles

Rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Nearside Front worn smooth on inner edge

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 101,331 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front worn smooth on inner edge

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 6 Dec 2023 96,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlight aim low just within margins will not adjust any higher

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 96,018 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlight aim low just within margins will not adjust any higher

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 88,062 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 88,062 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 82,070 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective X3 (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 82,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective X3 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 80,845 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 73,071 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 73,071 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 72,621 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 68,485 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 64,620 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 59,966 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 59,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 55,260 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 48,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 48,956 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 40,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 40,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 30,098 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 29 Jun 2011 22,531 miles

nsr tyre cot in sidewall

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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T55 WGG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 T55 WGG, 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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T55 WGG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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