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A8 YBS

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

90,683 mi
Last recorded90,683 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 YBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 90,683 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 87,562 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 85,808 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 84,018 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 79,314 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 73,665 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 70,738 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 65,033 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 57,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

body and engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Jul 2018 57,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

body and engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jul 2017 54,981 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 51,374 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 46,851 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 46,285 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 41,389 miles

Advise slight play in osf lower ball joint.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 33,722 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 25,159 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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A8 YBS is a 2009 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 94.1%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 77,400 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 A8 YBS, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 YBS registered?

A8 YBS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 June 2009.

Is A8 YBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 YBS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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