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WG57 ZWF

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

175,604 mi
Last recorded175,604 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 175,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 172,266 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 168,940 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 166,315 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 163,592 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 160,296 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 160,295 miles

Central Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 153,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 May 2019 153,644 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 146,918 miles

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 Has nail (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2018 146,825 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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 Has nail (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2017 140,273 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 131,713 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 121,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2015 121,446 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 113,544 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 103,798 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 90,544 miles

adv on both front tyre wearing on inner edges

adv on both rear tyres on 1.9m to 2.m

Pass 1 Feb 2011 69,066 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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WG57 ZWF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WG57 ZWF, 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 ZWF registered?

WG57 ZWF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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