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W200 GHT

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

222,438 mi
Last recorded222,438 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW200 GHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 222,438 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 8 Jul 2024 202,013 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 113,193 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 113,191 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 105,809 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 94,973 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 84,239 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 84,187 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 77,024 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 63,179 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 54,179 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 50,962 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 48,775 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 44,961 miles

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

offside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit,and is cracked and perished 6 years old

Pass 28 Aug 2012 39,696 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 39,684 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 35,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osf fog lamp broke

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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W200 GHT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W200 GHT, 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 W200 GHT registered?

W200 GHT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 December 2008.

Is W200 GHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W200 GHT 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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