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WG57 WGU

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,052 mi
Last recorded132,052 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 WGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 132,052 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 132,096 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked in yellow. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine oil LOW.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall slight damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 123,732 miles

Engine oil on minimum.

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall slight damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 116,406 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 114,411 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted has been repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 114,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted has been repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 106,195 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Underside of vehicle very muddy

boot full

Fail 15 Jan 2018 106,158 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked 2 places (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Underside of vehicle very muddy

boot full

Pass 27 Jan 2017 99,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 93,124 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 93,089 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked at inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 85,963 miles

O/s/f tyre has a cut deep enough to reach the cords not exceeding 25mm or 10% of the section

Pass 20 Jan 2014 73,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot full area not inspected

Fail 20 Jan 2014 73,789 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot full area not inspected

Pass 22 Jan 2013 61,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper blade not parking corectly

Pass 25 Jan 2012 45,318 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

boot laden preventing full inspection

both front tyres have various deep cuts

o/s/r tyre deep cuts/cracks and worn on inner sidewall

Pass 26 Jan 2011 31,408 miles

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

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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WG57 WGU is a 2008 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 70.6%.

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 WG57 WGU, 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 WG57 WGU registered?

WG57 WGU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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